émission de télévision
The English phrase "tv show" is translated into French as émission de télévision.
émission de télévision is used to refer to a program that is broadcast on television.
Which one should you use?
While émission de télévision is a general term for any program, série is specifically used for scripted series or serials. Use Série télévisée to refer specifically to a television series.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In France, Feuilleton is sometimes used to refer to TV series or soap operas. In Quebec, Canada, téléroman is a term used to describe a television series, usually a drama or soap opera.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun émission is feminine, so it takes the feminine indefinite article une to mean "a show", as in une émission.
Did you know?
- While English speakers use 'show' to mean almost anything, French speakers use émission for broadcast programs and reserve spectacle for live performances.
- The word feuilleton once referred to a specific section of a newspaper, which is why it is still used in French to describe serialized stories or soap operas.
- The term télévision was first introduced in a scientific paper presented at the International World Fair in Paris in 1900.
Examples in context
- De quoi parle cette émission de télévision ?What is this TV show about?This sentence is useful for asking about the subject of an émission de télévision.Tatoeba #10801830 by carlosalberto, translation #10801809 by carlosalberto
- J'adore regarder les émissions de télévision françaises.I love watching French TV shows.
- La série télévisée 'Les Misérables' est basée sur le roman de Victor Hugo.The television series 'Les Misérables' is based on Victor Hugo's novel.
- Quelle série regardes-tu en ce moment ?What TV show are you currently watching?
- Je ne veux pas sortir ce soir, il y a un bon programme télé à la télévision.I don't want to go out tonight, there's a good TV program on TV.
- Les Français sont fans de feuilletons télévisés.The French are fans of TV series.
- Cette émission de télévision est très drôle.This tv show is very funny.
- Je ne regarde jamais cette émission de télévision.I never watch this tv show.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are discussing their favorite programs.
- EmmaTu connais cette émission de télévision ?Do you know this TV show?
- GabrielNon, c'est quoi ?No, what is it?
- EmmaC'est un concours de cuisine.It is a cooking competition.
- GabrielÇa a l'air intéressant !That sounds interesting!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, télévision, émission, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
