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cinéma

English translation of cinéma

cinema

The French word 'cinéma' is used similarly to how 'cinema' is used in English, typically referring to a place where movies are shown or the art of creating films. It can also refer to the film industry in general, akin to saying 'Hollywood' in an English context.


Example sentences using: cinéma

J'adore aller au cinéma.

English translation of J'adore aller au cinéma.

I love going to the cinema.

This is a simple expression of one's love for going to the cinema. The verb 'adore' expresses a strong liking or love for something.

Le cinéma est fermé aujourd'hui.

English translation of Le cinéma est fermé aujourd'hui.

The cinema is closed today.

This phrase is used to indicate that the cinema is not open for business on the current day.

Quel film passe au cinéma?

English translation of Quel film passe au cinéma?

Which movie is playing at the cinema?

This question is commonly asked when someone wants to know what movie is currently showing at the cinema.

Nous allons au cinéma ce soir.

English translation of Nous allons au cinéma ce soir.

We are going to the cinema tonight.

This phrase is an example of expressing future plans, specifically regarding going to the cinema.

Le cinéma est à deux pâtés de maisons.

English translation of Le cinéma est à deux pâtés de maisons.

The cinema is two blocks away.

This phrase is used to give directions indicating the location of the cinema relative to the speaker's current location.

J'ai rencontré Tom au cinéma.

English translation of J'ai rencontré Tom au cinéma.

I met Tom at the cinema.

This sentence is used to describe a past event where the speaker met Tom at the cinema.

Nous nous retrouvons au cinéma.

English translation of Nous nous retrouvons au cinéma.

We're meeting at the cinema.

This phrase is commonly used to confirm or suggest a meeting point, in this case, at the cinema.

Il travaille au cinéma.

English translation of Il travaille au cinéma.

He works at the cinema.

A simple sentence that describes where someone works, in this case, the person works at the cinema.

Elle possède un cinéma.

English translation of Elle possède un cinéma.

She owns a cinema.

This sentence is used to describe someone's possession of a cinema.

C'est un célèbre cinéma.

English translation of C'est un célèbre cinéma.

It's a famous cinema.

A straightforward sentence that describes a cinema as being famous.

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