No. 5,321 in French
auteur
An "auteur" is a creator, especially a filmmaker or writer, whose work reflects a personal style or vision.
In a sentence
Victor Hugo est un célèbre auteur français.
Victor Hugo is a famous French author.
In this sentence, 'auteur' refers to an individual who has written notable works, particularly in literature, such as novels or poetry.
L'auteure de cet article travaille pour un journal reconnu.
The author of this article works for a renowned newspaper.
Here, 'auteure' is the feminine form and it denotes a person who writes articles, in this context relating to journalism.
Ce film est réalisé par un auteur qui privilégie les productions indépendantes.
This film is directed by an auteur who favors independent productions.
In this case, 'auteur' is used to describe a filmmaker, emphasizing their unique and individualistic approach to creating films.
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