English–French

“movie buff” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sinefil/

Example

Nous sommes cinéphiles.

We are movie buffs.

Illustration for cinéphile (movie buff)

How to say “movie buff” in French

“Movie buff” in French is cinéphile.

A film lover who looks beyond entertainment to a movie's craft, style, and meaning.

Full entry for cinéphile: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cinéphile

Au festival, beaucoup de cinéphiles ont discuté des films indépendants.

At the festival, many movie buffs discussed independent films.

Tips for using cinéphile

  • Cinéphile has the same form for masculine and feminine nouns: un cinéphile and une cinéphile.

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