réalisé par
The English phrase "directed by" is translated into French as réalisé par.
This phrase is used to identify the person who managed the making of a film or video.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the past participle of réaliser (to realize/make/achieve) and the preposition par (by).
Which one should you use?
While dirigé par also means "directed by", réalisé par is the specific industry standard used in film and television credits.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the noun being described is feminine (such as une série – a series), the past participle réalisé must agree in gender and become réalisée.
Did you know?
- While réalisé par is standard for film, you will see dirigé par used for orchestras or choirs. Using réalisé for a conductor would sound as if they physically built the musicians.
- French cinema history is deeply tied to the 'Auteur theory', where the réalisateur is viewed as the primary 'author' of the film, rather than the screenwriter.
- In French, the director is called le réalisateur, which literally means 'the realizer'. This implies the director is the one who turns an abstract idea into a physical reality.
Examples in context
- Ce film a été réalisé par John Ford.This movie was directed by John Ford.This sentence is useful for identifying the director of a movie using the form réalisé par.Tatoeba #11931951 by lbdx, translation #1545354 by Spamster
- Le film Inception a été réalisé par Christopher Nolan.The film Inception was directed by Christopher Nolan.
- La pièce de théâtre Roméo et Juliette a été mise en scène par Jean-Pierre.The play Romeo and Juliet was directed by Jean-Pierre.
- Ce nouveau documentaire est réalisé par un expert.This new documentary is directed by an expert.
- Le clip musical est réalisé par sa sœur.The music video is directed by her sister.
Example conversation
Hugo and Lea are discussing a movie at the cinema.
- HugoTu aimes ce film réalisé par Nolan ?Do you like this film directed by Nolan?
- LéaOui, Léa adore son style visuel.Yes, Lea loves his visual style.
- HugoC'est vraiment impressionnant.It is truly impressive.
- LéaJe suis d'accord avec toi, Hugo.I agree with you, Hugo.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
