séance photo
The English phrase 'photo opportunity' is translated into French as séance photo.
For general photography-related terms, you may encounter Appareil photo for camera, Instantané for snapshot, Paysage for landscape, Filtre for filter, Mise au point for focus and Exposition for exposure.
Which one should you use?
séance photo refers to a scheduled session or event. In contrast, une opportunité de prendre des photos is used to describe a spontaneous chance to take a picture.
Did you know?
- The term séance has a slightly eerie secondary meaning, as it is also the word used for a spiritualist session to contact the dead.
- If you want to describe a 'photo op' in a political sense, a French journalist might use the term coup de pub to imply it is merely a publicity stunt.
- In a professional setting, instead of just saying a séance photo, one might refer to it as a shooting, which is a common anglicism used by French fashion photographers.
Examples in context
- Cette exposition offre de nombreuses occasions de prendre une photo.This exhibition offers many opportunities to take a photo.
- Ne manquez pas ce moment propice pour une photographie unique.Don't miss this opportune moment for a unique photograph.
- Wow, voilà une superbe occasion de faire une photo en famille !Wow, there is a superb opportunity to take a family photo!
- Attends, c'est le moment parfait pour prendre une photo avec ce magnifique coucher de soleil.Wait, it's the perfect moment to take a photo with this magnificent sunset.
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are visiting a beautiful monument.
- LéaRegarde cette vue, c'est une super séance photo !Look at this view, it's a great photo opportunity!
- NathanTu as raison, je vais sortir mon appareil.You're right, I'll get my camera out.
- LéaOn peut faire une petite séance photo ici ?Can we do a quick photo shoot here?
- NathanOui, place-toi devant le monument, Léa.Yes, stand in front of the monument, Léa.
