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    Scène (en. Scene)

    /sɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Place where a play or a show takes place.
    The theater scene was beautifully decorated.
    La scène du théâtre était magnifiquement décorée.
    Aspect or moment of an event presented visually or theatrically.
    This film scene moved me deeply.
    Cette scène de film m'a beaucoup ému.
    Part of a theatrical performance separated by scene changes.
    The first scene of the play takes place in a living room.
    La première scène de la pièce se passe dans un salon.
    Context of an action or situation.
    The scene took place in a dark alley.
    La scène se déroulait dans une ruelle sombre.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'scaena', meaning 'scene, theater'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stage
    To organize or present an event or performance.
    mettre en scène
    to make a scene
    To attract attention in a theatrical manner.
    faire scène
    domestic dispute
    Conflict or dispute between partners, often in a noisy way.
    scène de ménage
    crime scene
    Place where a crime has been committed.
    scène de crime

    Related Words

    actor
    Person who interprets a role in a play or film.
    acteur
    theater
    Art of the stage and place of performance.
    théâtre
    drama
    Theatrical work that deals with tragic or serious subjects.
    drame
    show
    Public representation of an artistic performance.
    spectacle

    Slang Meanings

    To act theatrically to attract attention.
    Stop making a scene, you know I don't hold it against you.
    Arrête de faire la scène, tu sais que je ne t'en veux pas.
    To create unnecessary drama.
    He made a scene again for nothing at the café.
    Il a encore fait une scène pour un rien au café.