Le scénario
Example: Le scénario du film a surpris tous les spectateurs hier soir.
Definition
"Le scénario" refers to the written outline or script of a film, play, or television show, detailing the plot, characters, and dialogue. It serves as the blueprint guiding the production and helps convey the story to actors and directors.
Etymology
The word "le scénario" comes from the Italian term 'scenario,' which originally meant a stage or scene. It entered French to describe the written plan of a performance, highlighting the connection between the physical stage and the story it presents. Did you know it shares roots with the word 'scene'?
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"Le scénario" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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