script
/skʁipt/
The English word 'script' can be translated into French as script.
The term refers to a system of writing. The term script is widely recognized and used informally in France, especially in the audiovisual field.
Meaning: a system of writing (noun)
Which one should you use?
You may encounter scénar as an informal abbreviation of scénario in everyday conversation. In academic or literary contexts, texte dramatique can be used to refer to a 'script'.
How do you pronounce it?
/skʁipt/
Did you know?
- The word script is a linguistic doublet of the French word écrit, meaning they both originate from the same Latin root despite their different paths into the language.
- In some professional French circles, the term script-girl is still commonly used to refer to the continuity supervisor, regardless of the person's gender.
- In the professional French film industry, the term découpage technique is used to describe the script once it is broken down into camera shots and angles.
Examples in context
- Le dernier scénario de ce célèbre réalisateur a été très bien accueilli.The latest script by this famous director was very well received.
- Le scénario du film a été écrit par un talentueux écrivain français.The film script was written by a talented French writer.
- J'ai hâte de lire ton nouveau scénar pour le court-métrage!I can't wait to read your new script for the short film!
- Tu as bien avancé sur ton script de série TV?Have you made much progress on your TV series script?
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are discussing linguistics in a library.
- LucasEst-ce que le japonais utilise un seul script ?Does Japanese use a single script?
- LéaNon, ils utilisent plusieurs scripts différents.No, they use several different scripts.
- LucasC'est fascinant, je veux apprendre ce script.That's fascinating, I want to learn this script.
- LéaC'est un beau défi pour toi, Lucas.It is a great challenge for you, Lucas.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry script, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries script, CC BY-SA 4.0.
