films
word · lemma: film
/ˈfɪɫmz/
filmz
/fˈɪlmz/
filmz
Definition
Movies are stories shown on a screen. "Films" is the plural of "film" and is often used especially in British English or in slightly more formal contexts.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday American English, "movies" is usually more common than "films". "Films" can sound more British, more formal, or more connected to cinema as an art form. Common combinations: "horror films," "foreign films," "film festival."
Spanish: películas - filmesPortuguese (BR): filmesPortuguese (PT): filmesChinese (Simplified): 电影Chinese (Traditional): 電影Hindi: फ़िल्मेंArabic: أفلامBengali: ফিল্ম - চলচ্চিত্রRussian: фильмыJapanese: 映画Vietnamese: phimKorean: 영화Turkish: film - sinemaUrdu: فلمیںIndonesian: film
Example Sentences
I like old films.
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These films are very funny.
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We watched two films last night.
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She mostly watches independent films, not big Hollywood ones.
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Foreign films can be a great way to learn about other cultures.
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The festival is showing short films from young directors this weekend.
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