French Conversation · Level 122
60 words
French word
vedette
Pronunciation
IPA/vədɛt/
Meaning
- feminine nouncelebrity
Example
La vedette a signé des autographes pour ses fans.
The celebrity signed autographs for their fans.
More examples
La vedette du film a été interviewée après la projection.
The film's star was interviewed after the screening.
Core concept
A person or attraction standing in the spotlight as an event's main draw.
Common phrases
la vedette du film
the film's star
une vedette de cinéma
a film star
Similar words
célébrité: A famous person whose name is widely recognized by the media and general public.
star: A leading film, music, or other entertainment celebrity.
idole: A celebrated figure who inspires passionate admiration among fans.
personnalité: A prominent person known for public activity and influence in politics or culture.
Definition in French
Personne ou chose qui attire l'attention et tient le rôle principal dans un'événement ou un spectacle.
Word origin
French vedette was borrowed from Italian vedetta, originally a lookout or scouting vessel, and later acquired the sense of a prominent attraction.
Usage tips
- Vedette is feminine in French, so the usual forms are une vedette and cette vedette, even when it denotes a man.