film
word
/ˈfɪɫm/
film
/fˈɪlm/
film
Definition
A film is a movie, a story told using moving pictures. It can also mean a thin layer covering a surface.
Usage & Nuances
Informally, 'film' and 'movie' mean the same, but 'film' can sound more formal or artistic. Also used in science for thin layers, as in 'a film of oil.' Usually refers to both the work itself and its physical medium.
Spanish: película - filmePortuguese (BR): filmePortuguese (PT): filmeChinese (Simplified): 电影 - 薄膜Chinese (Traditional): 電影 - 薄膜Hindi: फिल्मArabic: فيلمBengali: ফিল্ম - সিনেমা - স্তর (পাতলা আবরণ)Russian: фильм - плёнка (тонкий слой)Japanese: 映画 - 薄膜 (うすまく)Vietnamese: phim - lớp mỏngKorean: 영화 - 얇은 막Turkish: film - ince tabakaUrdu: فلم - تہہ (باریک پرت)Indonesian: film - lapisan tipis
Example Sentences
We watched a film last night.
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A thin film of water covered the table.
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My favorite film is a comedy.
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Have you seen the new superhero film yet?
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There was a film of dust on all the shelves after the renovation.
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That director always makes thought-provoking films.
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