English–French
“film director” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sineast/
Example
Le cinéaste a présenté son nouveau film.
The film director presented his new film.
How to say “film director” in French
“Film director” in French is cinéaste.
A film artist guiding the shoot and turning creative decisions into a finished movie.
Example sentences with cinéaste
J'ai rencontré un cinéaste au festival.
I met a filmmaker at the festival.
Tips for using cinéaste
- In ordinary discussion, réalisateur is usually more direct for the director of one film, whereas cinéaste can stress a broader artistic identity.