photographie de rue
The English phrase street photography is translated into French as photographie de rue.
This phrase refers to a genre of photography that records everyday life and people in public spaces.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of photographie (photography), de (of) and rue (street).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple street photographs, use the plural form photographies de rue. In this case, the noun photographie is pluralized to photographies, while rue remains singular because it describes the type of photography.
Did you know?
- The French term photographie de rue is deeply linked to the concept of the flâneur, an urban wanderer who observes city life without a specific destination.
- The word rue actually shares a common ancestor with the English word 'wrinkle', as it stems from the Latin 'ruga', meaning a fold or crease.
Examples in context
- La photographie de rue capte l'essence de la vie urbaineStreet photography captures the essence of urban life
- J'aime faire des photos de rue pendant mes promenadesI enjoy taking street photos during my walks
- La photographie de rue permet d'immortaliser des instants de vie spontanés et authentiquesStreet photography allows for capturing spontaneous and authentic life moments
- Henri Cartier-Bresson a révolutionné le genre de la photographie de rueHenri Cartier-Bresson revolutionized the street photography genre
- Paris est réputé pour être une capitale de la photo de rueParis is famous for being a street photography capital
- J'aime beaucoup la photographie de rue.I really love street photography.
- Il pratique la photographie de rue à Paris.He practices street photography in Paris.
- Sa nouvelle exposition porte sur la photographie de rue.His new exhibition is about street photography.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are visiting an art gallery.
- LucasTu aimes la photographie de rue, Chloé ?Do you like street photography, Chloé?
- ChloéOui, je trouve ça très authentique.Yes, I find it very authentic.
- LucasMoi aussi, j'aime capturer l'instant présent.Me too, I love capturing the present moment.
- ChloéC'est vrai, c'est le charme de ce style.That's true, it's the charm of this style.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, photographie, rue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
