This is the 9008th most frequent French word.
cinema
Cinema: A place where movies are shown; also refers to the art or industry of filmmaking.
In this sentence, 'cinéma' is used as a noun referring to a physical location or venue where films are shown, commonly translated as 'cinema' or 'movie theater' in English.
Je vais souvent au cinéma pour voir les derniers films.
I often go to the cinema to watch the latest movies.
Here, 'cinéma' signifies the artistic and cultural domain of film production and film as an art form, equivalent to 'cinema' in the context of the film industry or genre.
Le cinéma français est réputé pour ses films d'auteur.
French cinema is renowned for its auteur films.
In this case, 'cinéma' denotes the academic study or field of cinematography and film studies, aligning with 'cinema' or 'film studies' in English.