French Conversation · Level 108
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French word
filage
Pronunciation
IPA/filaʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nounrun-through
Example
Nous devons faire un filage avant le spectacle.
We need to do a run-through before the show.
More examples
On a prévu un filage avant la visioconférence pour vérifier le partage d'écran.
We scheduled a run-through before the videoconference to check screen sharing.
Core concept
One uninterrupted thread carrying the whole performance from its opening cue to its final scene, with transitions checked as it moves.
Definition in French
Désigne une répétition faite du début à la fin, sans interruption, pour vérifier le déroulement scénique, les transitions et le rythme général.
Word origin
The noun filage combines filer, meaning to pass or move along, with -age; its theatrical sense applies continuous movement to a complete run-through.
Usage tips
- In theatre, filage names a continuous run-through, while répétition générale usually refers to a dress or final rehearsal, so they are not exact synonyms.
Other meanings
- rehearsalnoun
Opposites
- improvisationimprovisationnoun
Related words
- enfilagethreadingnoun
- filerhurryverb