French Conversation · Level 35
75 words
French word
comédie
Pronunciation
IPA/komedi/
Meaning
- feminine nouncomedy
Example
C'est une comédie amusante.
It's a funny comedy.
More examples
Nous avons vu une comédie au cinéma hier soir.
We saw a comedy at the cinema last night.
Core concept
A crafted performance in which comic situations and characters guide an audience toward laughter.
Common phrases
aller voir une comédie
go see a comedy
une comédie romantique
romantic comedy
faire une comédie
make a scene
Similar words
film: A narrative work filmed and released for audiences.
pièce: A scripted stage work performed by actors in a theater.
spectacle: A performance or show presented for an audience.
drame: A stage or film genre that explores characters' emotions and events seriously and deeply.
Definition in French
Genre théâtral ou cinématographique qui vise à faire rire le public par des situations, des dialogues ou des personnages amusants.
Word origin
The French noun comédie descends from Latin comœdia, borrowed from Greek kōmōidía, whose elements refer to revelry and song.
Usage tips
- Faire de la comédie usually means putting on an act or making a fuss, rather than producing or watching a comedy.