scénario
script
In French, the English word 'script' is translated as 'scénario'. Just like in English, it is used to describe a written work by playwrights, or screenwriters for films and television shows. It can also refer to a set of instructions in a computer program, which is similar to the English use of 'script' in programming language.
Example sentences using: scénario
Je suis en train de rédiger un scénario pour un court métrage.
I am writing a script for a short film.
This sentence is demonstrating the use of the word 'scénario' meaning 'script' in the context of creating a storyline for a short film. Note the use of the phrase 'en train de' which is equivalent to 'in the process of' in English.
Le scénario de ce film était imprévisible.
The scenario of this movie was unpredictable.
This sentence is using 'scénario' in the context of describing the plot or storyline of a movie. The movie's plot is being described as 'imprévisible', which translates to 'unpredictable' in English, adding to the context of the sentence.
Il a proposé un nouveau scénario pour résoudre le problème.
He proposed a new scenario to solve the problem.
In this sentence, 'scénario' is used in a slightly different context. Rather than referring to a film script, it here refers to a projected or hypothetical sequence of events, used as a solution to a problem. It's an example of the broader and more metaphorical use cases of 'scénario' in French.