Auteur

Pronunciation: /oʊˈtɜr/

Definitions of auteur

noun an artist or a director who has a strong personal style and creative vision

Example Sentences

A1 An auteur is a person who creates films or movies.

A2 The auteur behind the popular film is known for his unique directorial style.

B1 Many critics consider Quentin Tarantino to be an auteur due to his distinct filmmaking techniques.

B2 The auteur's latest work received critical acclaim at the film festival.

C1 As an auteur, the director has complete control over every aspect of the film production.

C2 The auteur's body of work is often studied in film schools for its innovative storytelling.

Examples of auteur in a Sentence

formal The film director is considered an auteur for his distinct style and vision.

informal That filmmaker is known as an auteur because of his unique approach to storytelling.

slang People in the industry call him an auteur because of his signature touch on all his movies.

figurative Just like a painter with a canvas, the director is an auteur with a film reel, creating masterpieces.

Grammatical Forms of auteur

• plural: auteurs
• comparative: more auteur
• superlative: most auteur
• present tense: auteurs
• future tense: will be auteurs
• perfect tense: have been auteurs
• continuous tense: are being auteurs
• singular: auteur
• positive degree: auteur
• infinitive: to be auteur
• gerund: being auteur
• participle: auteuring

Origin and Evolution of auteur

First Known Use: 1948 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'auteur' originated in French

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of film criticism to describe a director who has a distinctive style and creative control over their work, the term 'auteur' has since expanded to be used in other art forms to refer to individuals who have a significant influence and personal vision in their respective fields.