Le rôle
Example: Le rôle principal dans ce film est très important.
Definition
"Le rôle" refers to the character or part played by an actor in a play, film, or other performance. It can also mean the function or responsibility assigned to a person or thing in a particular situation, as in "the main role in this film is very important."
Etymology
The French word "le rôle" comes from the Old French "rolle," meaning a scroll or list, which was used to describe the list of parts assigned to actors. It ultimately derives from the Latin "rotulus," meaning a small roll or scroll. Did you know? The term evolved to mean not just the script but the character itself.
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"Le rôle" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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