French Conversation · Level 1
82 words
French word
star
Pronunciation
IPA/staʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounstar
Example
Il veut devenir une star.
He wants to become a star.
More examples
La star a signé des autographes pour ses fans.
The star signed autographs for their fans.
Core concept
A public figure standing under the spotlight, recognized by a large audience through entertainment or media.
Common phrases
une star de cinéma
movie star
une star internationale
international star
faire la star
act like a star
Similar words
célébrité: A widely recognized and famous person.
personnalité: A public figure who draws attention in the media or public life.
vedette: A popular performer who is the main attraction in a show or film.
Definition in French
Personne célèbre surtout dans le monde du spectacle ou des médias, reconnue par un large public.
Word origin
French star is a modern borrowing from English star, which comes from Old English steorra and originally meant a celestial star before gaining a figurative sense for a prominent performer.
Usage tips
- French normally uses the feminine noun une star, including for a man, while the celestial noun is étoile rather than star.