Meaning of the word "film noir" in English
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film noir
US /ˌfɪlm ˈnwɑːr/
UK /ˌfɪlm ˈnwɑːr/
Noun
1.
a genre of crime film or fiction characterized by cynical heroes and bleak settings
Example:
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Classic film noir often features a detective and a femme fatale.
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The director is known for his modern take on film noir.
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