Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense films, present participle filming, past tense, past participle filmed
1. countable noun
A film consists of moving pictures that have been recorded so that they can be shown at the cinema or on television.A film tells a story, or shows a real situation.
[mainly British]
Everything about the film was good. Good acting, good story, good fun.
...a government health film about the dangers of smoking.
regional note: in AM, use movie
2. verb
If you film something, you use a camera to take moving pictures which can be shown on a screenor on television.
He had filmed her life story. [VERB noun]
Considering the restrictions under which she filmed, I think she did a commendablejob. [VERB]
Synonyms: adapt for the screen, make into a film More Synonyms of film
3. uncountable noun
Film of something is moving pictures of a real event that are shown on television or ona screen.
They have seen news film of families queueing in Russia to buy a loaf of bread.
4. variable noun
A film is the narrow roll of plastic that is used in some cameras to take photographs.
The photographers had already shot a dozen rolls of film.
5. uncountable noun
The making of cinema films, considered as a form of art or a business, can be referred to as film or films.
[mainly British]
Film is a business with limited opportunities for actresses.
She wanted to set up her own company to invest in films.
Synonyms: cinema, the movies More Synonyms of film
6. countable noun [usually singular]
A filmof powder, liquid, or oil is a very thin layer of it.
The sea is coated with a film of raw sewage.
Synonyms: layer, covering, cover, skin More Synonyms of film
7. uncountable noun [usually adjective NOUN]
Plastic film is a very thin sheet of plastic used to wrap and cover things.
[British]
Cover with plastic film and refrigerate for 24 hours.
regional note: in AM, use plastic wrap, Saran wrap
8. See also clingfilm
More Synonyms of film
film in British English
(fɪlm)
noun
1.
a.
a sequence of images of moving objects photographed by a camera and providing the optical illusion of continuous movement when projected onto a screen
b.
a form of entertainment, information, etc, composed of such a sequence of images and shown in a cinema, etc
c.
(as modifier)
film techniques
2.
a thin flexible strip of cellulose coated with a photographic emulsion, used to make negatives and transparencies
3.
a thin coating or layer
4.
a thin sheet of any material, as of plastic for packaging
5.
a fine haze, mist, or blur
6.
a gauzy web of filaments or fine threads
7. pathology
an abnormally opaque tissue, such as the cornea in some eye diseases
verb
8.
a.
to photograph with a cine camera
b.
to make a film of (a screenplay, event, etc)
9. (often foll by over)
to cover or become covered or coated with a film
Word origin
Old English filmen membrane; related to Old Frisian filmene, Greek pelma sole of the foot; see fell4
film in American English
(fɪlm)
noun
1.
a fine, thin skin, surface, layer, or coating
2.
a sheet or roll of a flexible cellulose material coated with an emulsion sensitive to light and used to capture an image for a photograph or film (sense 5) film (sense 5a)
3.
a thin veil, haze, or blur
4.
an opacity of the cornea
5.
a.
a sequence of photographs or drawings projected on a screen in such rapid succession that they create the optical illusion (because of the persistence of vision) of moving persons and objects
b.
a play, story, etc. photographed as such a sequence
c. [pl.]
the business of making films
6. Rare
a.
a fine filament
b.
a gauzy web of filaments
verb transitive
7.
to cover with or as with a film
8.
to take a photograph or film (sense 5) film (sense 5a) of
9.
to make a film (sense 5) film (sense 5b) of (a novel, play, etc.)
verb intransitive
10.
to become covered with a film
11.
a.
to make a film (sense 5) film (sense 5a) film (sense 5b)
b.
to be filmed or suitable for filming
this novel won't film well
Derived forms
filmer (ˈfilmer)
noun
Word origin
ME < OE filmen, membrane, foreskin: for IE base see fell4
Examples of 'film' in a sentence
film
After the premiere they said the film was really good and began offering me other roles.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
And this is often far more chilling than any film at the cinema could feel.
The Sun (2016)
When is it too soon to make a film about a tragedy?
The Sun (2016)
Images of music and film icons cover the walls.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
What a joy to see a lightweight film beautifully directed as well as acted.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The scenes are expected to be cut into an upcoming episode that has already been filmed.
The Sun (2016)
She has said Hollywood producers want to turn her story into a film.
The Sun (2016)
In July he was photographed filming victory parade scenes as he returned home after the war.
The Sun (2016)
This is a film with about 3 % body fat.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
A couple of very young fans were filmed screaming some choice Anglo-Saxon at the away support.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
This shot is already part of film lore.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It was like a martial arts film.
The Sun (2013)
Ask him to go with you to see a film or a band.
The Sun (2013)
Turn the temperature down to medium then heat a film of olive oil in the same pan.
The Sun (2012)
This harrowing film pieces the story together.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Police said they were looking for two accomplices filmed on security cameras.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The film also takes some unexpected turns.
Christianity Today (2000)
Who would play you in a film of your life?
The Sun (2013)
The tree sap works to form a protective film over the skin.
The Sun (2012)
Of course photographs and films have their place.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The first story she brought up was about a camera filming her in the bathroom.
The Sun (2008)
Place the dough into an oiled mixing bowl and cover with cling film.
The Sun (2012)
Work on lasers and thin films became the basis of his research.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Your father says that filming should be fun!
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
And so the gritty film has become politically hot.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The hackers warned that they would attack cinemas showing the film and many large chains refused to screen it.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The opening shot of the film plays out to voicemail messages he failed to return because he was locked up for brawling.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He was filmed at an art gallery by the same jaundiced organ while he gave his verdict on the exhibits on display.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He strenuously advised the board against allowing a film company unlimited access to make a fly-on-the-wall documentary.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
That film makes me cry.
The Sun (2010)
But it has to be a GOOD horror film.
The Sun (2012)
If the film looks as good as it sounds, it'll be a winner.
The Sun (2010)
Word lists with
film
Types of entertainment
In other languages
film
British English: film /fɪlm/ NOUN
A film consists of moving pictures that have been recorded so that they can be shown in a cinema or on television.
We saw a great film last night.
American English: movie
Arabic: فِيلْم
Brazilian Portuguese: filme
Chinese: 电影
Croatian: film
Czech: film
Danish: film
Dutch: film
European Spanish: película
Finnish: elokuva
French: film
German: Film
Greek: ταινία
Italian: film
Japanese: 映画
Korean: 영화
Norwegian: film
Polish: film
European Portuguese: filme
Romanian: film
Russian: фильм
Latin American Spanish: película capa delgada
Swedish: film fotografisk
Thai: ภาพยนตร์
Turkish: film fotoğraf vb
Ukrainian: фільм
Vietnamese: phim
All related terms of 'film'
art film
a film characterized primarily by content and technique that reflect an artistic sensibility , by psychological or social realism , etc.
cine film
photographic film, wound on a spool , usually 8, 16, or 35 millimetres wide, up to several hundred metres long, and having one or two lines of sprocket holes along its length enabling it to be used in a cine camera
cult film
a film that a certain group of people admire very much
disc film
a film in the shape of a disc made for a disc camera
film buff
a connoisseur of or expert on cinema and films
film clip
a short extract from a film
film crew
a group of people who are involved in the practical and technical business of shooting a film
film fan
a person who is very fond of watching cinema films
film noir
Film noir refers to a type of film or a style of film-making which shows the world as a dangerous or depressing place where many people suffer , especially because of the greed or cruelty of others.
film pack
a box containing several sheets of film for use in a plate camera
film role
A role is one of the characters that an actor or singer can play in a film, play, or opera .
film set
the scenery and props as arranged for shooting a film
film star
A film star is a famous actor or actress who appears in films.
film test
a filmed audition of a prospective actor or actress to test suitability
news film
a film showing main events in the news
roll film
a length of photographic film backed with opaque paper and rolled on a spool
test film
a short film that serves as an example of a longer work
thin-film
(of an electronic component , device, or circuit ) composed of one or more extremely thin layers of metal, semiconductor , etc, deposited on a ceramic or glass substrate
action film
a film with a fast-moving plot , usually containing scenes of violence
colour film
a film for use in cameras that produces coloured pictures
film badge
a strip of photographic film in a holder that is used to measure the amount of radiation to which the wearer has been exposed
film camera
a camera for taking moving pictures for a cinema film
film colour
a misty appearance produced when no lines or edges are present in the visual field
film critic
a person who reviews films, e. g . for a newspaper
film-maker
A film-maker is someone involved in making films, in particular a director or producer .
film-making
the activity or business of producing and directing films
film rating
a rating imposed by the British Board of Film Censors that indicates the minimum age of people allowed to view the film
film rights
the rights purchased from the author of a work that enable a film maker to make a film of it
film script
a script containing dialogue and directions for a film; a screenplay
film speed
the sensitivity to light of a photographic film, specified in terms of the film's ISO rating
film studio
a place where films are made
horror film
a film with a frightening storyline and atmosphere
movie film
photographic film, wound on a spool , usually 8, 16, or 35 millimetres wide, up to several hundred metres long, and having one or two lines of sprocket holes along its length enabling it to be used in a movie camera
pilot film
a film of short duration serving as a guide to a projected series
safety film
photographic film consisting of a nonflammable cellulose acetate or polyester base
sound film
a film on which sound has been or is to be recorded, as for the soundtrack of a motion picture
travel film
a filmed documentary showing travel in a certain country or region
cooking film
a plastic film used for wrapping or covering food
feature film
a full-length film, the main item in a programme
film-coating
Film-coating is a process in which a tablet , capsule , or pellet is covered by a thin layer of film to protect it or make it easier to swallow .
film company
a company dedicated to the making of motion pictures
film festival
a festival devoted to film
film industry
all the companies, studios , people etc involved in making commercial films collectively
film library
a collection of films as archives or for loan or hire
film location
A location is the place where something happens or is situated .
film première
the first performance of a particular film in a cinema
film sequence
a short piece of film or extract from a film, depicting a specific action or event
freezer film
a thin polythene material used to wrap food that is to be frozen
nitrate film
film stock using a base of cellulose nitrate : extremely flammable and tending to erode at a relatively early age
reversal film
photographic film that can be processed to produce a positive transparent image for direct projection , rather than a negative for printing
Chinese translation of 'film'
film
(fɪlm)
n
(c) (esp Brit, TV) 影片 (yǐngpiàn) (部, bù)
美 = movie
(c/u) (Phot) 胶(膠)卷 (jiāojuǎn) (卷, juǎn)
⇒ a roll of film一卷胶卷 (yī juǎn jiāojuǎn)
(c)[of dust, tears, grease]薄层(層) (báocéng)
⇒ A film of dust covered every surface.薄薄的一层灰尘覆盖了每一处表面。 (Báobáo de yī céng huīchén fùgàile měi yī chù biǎomiàn.)
⇒ The TV crews couldn't film at night.电视剧组人员晚上无法拍摄。 (Diànshì jùzǔ rényuán wǎnshang wúfǎ pāishè.)
All related terms of 'film'
film star
( esp Brit ) 影星 yǐngxīng [ 位 wèi ]
colour film
彩色胶(膠)卷 cǎisè jiāojuǎn
film rights
电(電)影拍摄(攝)权(權) diànyǐng pāishèquán
horror film
恐怖片 kǒngbùpiàn [ 部 bù ]
feature film
故事片 gùshìpiàn [ 个(個) gè ]
how was the film?
电(電)影怎么(麼)样(樣)？ diànyǐng zěnmeyàng?
a film meant for adults
针(針)对(對)成人的电(電)影 zhēnduì chéngrén de diànyǐng
set
[ c ] ( of problems, questions ) 系列 xìliè ⇒ a new set of problems → 一系列新问题 yīxìliè xīn wèntí ( of cutlery, saucepans, books, keys ) 套 tào ( of golf clubs, spanners ) 成套 chéngtào
to appear in a play/film
出演电(電)视(視)剧(劇)/电(電)影 chūyǎn diànshìjù/diànyǐng
the best/worst film of all time
有史以来(來)最好/最差的电(電)影 yǒu shǐ yǐ lái zuì hǎo/zuì chà de diànyǐng
the book/film of your choice
你所选(選)择(擇)的书(書)/电(電)影 nǐ suǒ xuǎnzé de shū/diànyǐng
the film is three hours long
这(這)部电(電)影长(長)达(達)3个(個)小时(時) zhè bù diànyǐng cháng dá sān gè xiǎoshí
feature
( characteristic ) 特点(點) tèdiǎn [ 个(個) gè ] ⇒ This is a common feature of modern life. → 这是现代生活的共同特点。 Zhè shì xiàndài shēnghuó de gòngtóng tèdiǎn. ⇒ safety features → 安全装置 ānquán zhuāngzhì
the film ends on a positive note
影片以大团(團)圆(圓)的结(結)局告终(終) yǐngpiàn yǐ dà tuányuán de jiéjú gàozhōng