What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
réalisateur
Example
Le réalisateur a remporté un prix pour son dernier film. [réalisateur: noun]
Example
Elle a réalisé un court métrage pour le festival de cinéma. [réalisé: verb]
director
Example
The director won an award for his latest film. [director: noun]
Example
She directed a successful play at the local theater. [directed: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Director is more commonly used than réalisateur in everyday language, especially in the context of English-language productions. However, réalisateur is commonly used in French-language productions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between réalisateur and director?
Both réalisateur and director are formal words that are used in professional contexts. However, director is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while réalisateur is limited to the context of French-language film and television production.
