French

Noun

cinéma m ‎(plural cinémas)

1. cinema (the art of making films and movies)

   Le cinéma est un langage universel. — Cinema is a universal language.

2. cinema (the film and movie industry)
3. cinema (film or movies as a group)
4. cinema (movie theatre)
5. (informal) playacting, drama, fuss

   Arrête ton cinéma! — Cut it out! / Stop your acting!

Synonyms

• (all): ciné
• (movie theatre): salle de cinéma
• (art of making films): cinématographie

Derived terms

• télécinéma