This is the 9880th most frequent French word.
figurantes
"Figurantes" refers to female extras or minor roles in a performance, film, or production.
Here, 'figurantes' refers to participants in a performance or production who play minor roles, typically without dialogue or significant interaction.
Les figurantes attendaient dans les coulisses pour leur scène.
The extras were waiting backstage for their scene.
In this sentence, 'figurantes' implies individuals who are cast in non-speaking roles in films or theatrical performances.
Elle a été figurante dans plusieurs films avant d'obtenir un rôle parlant.
She was an extra in several movies before securing a speaking role.
Here, 'figurantes' describes a large group of people filling in background roles to create the illusion of a crowd in a visual production.