English–French
“backstage” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kulis/
Example
Il travaille souvent dans les coulisses.
He often works backstage.
How to say “backstage” in French
“Backstage” in French is coulisse.
The unseen working side of a performance, including the space, people, and equipment that make the visible scene possible.
Example sentences with coulisse
Après la représentation, les artistes se retrouvent en coulisses.
After the performance, the performers meet backstage.
Tips for using coulisse
- In figurative uses, les coulisses refers to concealed activity rather than a literal place, as in les coulisses du pouvoir.