What does métrage in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word métrage in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use métrage in French.

The word métrage in French means length, measurement, length, short film, feature film, full-length feature film, medium-length film. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word métrage

length

nom masculin (quantité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La couturière achète le métrage de tissus nécessaire pour faire la robe.
The seamstress purchases the lengths of fabrics needed to make the dress.

measurement

nom masculin (action de métrer) (often plural)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'architecte vérifie le métrage de l'immeuble.
The architect checks the building's measurements.

length

nom masculin (longueur d'un film en mètre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le métrage de ce film dépasse la moyenne.
This film's length is greater than average.

short film

nom masculin (film d'une courte durée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Un court métrage dure souvent moins de 20 minutes.

feature film, full-length feature film

nom masculin (film de longue durée)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
C'est le premier long-métrage de ce réalisateur.

medium-length film

nom masculin (film de durée moyenne) (30-59 mins)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Un film moyen-métrage dure entre 30 et 59 minutes.

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