English–French

“stage director” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mɛtœʁ/

Example

Le metteur a salué le public après la représentation.

The stage director greeted the audience after the performance.

Illustration for metteur (stage director)

How to say “stage director” in French

“Stage director” in French is metteur.

A director who shapes actors' performances and the overall look of a production through rehearsals.

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

Example sentences with metteur

Le metteur en scène a expliqué sa vision aux acteurs.

The stage director explained his vision to the actors.

Tips for using metteur

  • In ordinary French, the full professional expression is usually metteur en scène rather than metteur alone.

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