Translation of "shadow play" into French

théâtre d'ombres, jeux d'ombres, théâtre d'ombre are the top translations of "shadow play" into French.

shadow play noun grammar

An ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque, often articulated figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images. [..]

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  • théâtre d'ombres

    masculine

    form of storytelling using opaque figures in front of an illuminated backdrop [..]

    Children’s theatre and shadow plays, dolls and puppet shows, and musical performances;

    Les spectacles de théâtre, d'ombres chinoises, de marionnettes, de poupées et de musique;

  • jeux d'ombres

    It's a shadow play, without form or substance.

    C'est un jeu d'ombres, sans forme ni substance.

  • théâtre d'ombre

    Their taste and their talent permeate art forms like dance, shadow play, music, architecture and sculpture.

    Leur goût et leur talent imprègnent les formes d'art comme la danse, le théâtre d'ombre, la musique, l'architecture et la sculpture.

  • théâtre d’ombre

    noun
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