How to Say "Actress" in French

actrice

/ak.tʁis/feminine

The French word for actress is actrice.

actrice is used to refer to a female actor.

Meaning: female actor (noun)

Which one should you use?

Use actrice for a female performer and acteur for a male performer.

actrice is the feminine form of acteur.

/ak.tʁis/

In modern French theater and cinema, some women prefer to be called an acteur rather than an actrice to emphasize the craft over their gender.
Historically, the role of the actrice was socially precarious in France, and early actresses were often viewed more as courtesans than respected artists.
If an actress is performing in a play, she might be referred to as a comédienne, but in the context of a film, actrice is the more common designation.

Je veux devenir actrice.
I want to be an actress.
This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to become an actress.
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Je suis devenue actrice.
I became an actress.
This sentence is useful for stating that you became an actress.
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Skura est devenue actrice.
Skura became an actress.
This sentence is useful for stating that Skura became an actress.
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La grande actrice a remporté de nombreux prix.
The great actress has won many awards.
L'actrice principale a captivé le public.
The lead actress captivated the audience.
J'adore cette comédienne, elle est très drôle.
I love this actress, she is very funny.
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Hugo and Chloé are discussing a movie they just watched.

Hugo

L'actrice principale est vraiment talentueuse.
The lead actress is really talented.
Chloé

Je suis d'accord, elle joue très bien.
I agree, she acts very well.
Hugo

Est-ce que tu connais cette actrice ?
Do you know this actress?
Chloé

Non, c'est la première fois que je la vois.
No, it's the first time I've seen her.

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