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    Scene (en. Scene)

    /siːn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A framework or place where an action takes place.
    The crime scene was heavily secured.
    La scène du crime était fortement sécurisée.
    A part of a play or film.
    The final scene of the film was very emotional.
    La scène finale du film était très émotive.
    A spectacle or a visual event.
    The opera scene was filled with vibrant colors.
    La scène d'Opéra était remplie de couleurs vives.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'sene', from Latin 'scena', of Greek origin 'skênê', meaning a shelter or a stage.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to stage
    To organize or perform a representation.
    mettre en scène
    scene of daily life
    A tableau illustrating scenes from daily life.
    scène de la vie quotidienne
    to make a scene
    To react in a dramatic or exaggerated manner to a situation.
    faire une scène

    Related Words

    screenplay
    A detailed plan of a story, often used in filmmaking.
    scénario
    set designer
    An artist who designs the sets for theater or film.
    scénographe
    scenic
    Related to scenes or the nature of a performance.
    scénic

    Slang Meanings

    A place where collective events take place, often socially.
    This bar is the scene of all the best concerts in the area.
    Ce bar est la scène de tous les meilleurs concerts du coin.
    An atmosphere or aesthetic environment.
    This city has an incredible art scene.
    Cette ville a une scène artistique incroyable.