Scènes (en. Scenes)
/se.n/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Division of a play, film, or musical piece that takes place at a given moment.
The final scenes of the film were very moving.
Les scènes finales du film étaient très émouvantes.
The action or event depicted in a painting or work of art.
This painting represents scenes of everyday life.
Cette toile représente des scènes de la vie quotidienne.
Event or situation in real life, often dramatic.
He witnessed several scenes of violence in his youth.
Il a été témoin de plusieurs scènes de violence dans sa jeunesse.
Etymology
From the Latin 'scena', which means scene, theater.
Common Phrases and Expressions
scene of everyday life
Event or typical moment of everyday life.
scène de la vie quotidienne
to make a scene
To express one's anger or frustration visibly.
faire une scène
to stage
To organize or direct an artistic performance.
mettre en scène
Related Words
theater
Art of stage representation.
théâtre
film
Visual medium of storytelling.
film
performance
Execution of an artistic work in front of an audience.
performance
Slang Meanings
To make a fuss
He always makes a scene over nothing.
Il fait toujours des scènes pour un rien.
To create exaggerated drama
She made a whole scene about a little incident.
Elle a fait toute une scène à propos d'un petit incident.