French Conversation · Level 5
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French word
acteur
Pronunciation
IPA/aktœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounactor
Example
C'est un acteur célèbre.
He is a famous actor.
More examples
L'acteur a reçu un prix pour son rôle.
The actor received an award for his role.
Core concept
A performer stepping onto a stage, or any participant whose actions help shape the surrounding situation.
Common phrases
un acteur de cinéma
film actor
un acteur politique
political actor
un acteur célèbre
famous actor
Similar words
comédien: A performer who acts in plays or films through dialogue and expression.
artiste: A creative person who produces work in painting, music, theater, or other arts.
vedette: A highly popular performer who attracts special attention on stage, in films, or in music.
Definition in French
Personne ou groupe qui joue un rôle actif dans une situation donnée, par exemple « acteur politique » ou « acteur économique ».
Word origin
French acteur comes from Latin actor, meaning a doer or performer, and its sense broadened from stage performance to an active role in public life.
Usage tips
- In French, acteur can mean a participant or stakeholder rather than a stage performer, especially in political, social, and economic contexts.
Other meanings
- party involvednoun
- stakeholdernoun
Opposites
- spectateurspectatornoun
Related words
- actriceactressnoun