cameo in French
cameo in French is camaïeu, camée, caméo — cameo means a brief appearance by a well-known performer in a film, show, or song, often playing a minor role or themselves.
cameo in French
camaïeu
A piece of jewelry, etc., carved in relief.
camée
A piece of jewelry, etc., carved in relief.
caméo
A single very brief appearance, especially by a prominent celebrity in a movie or song.
What does "cameo" mean?
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noun A brief appearance by a well-known performer in a film, show, or song, often playing a minor role or themselves.
"The famous singer made a funny cameo in the final episode of the comedy series."
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noun A small piece of jewelry carved in relief, usually showing a profile.
"The antique shop sold a delicate cameo with a tiny carved face on pale shell."
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verb To make a brief guest appearance.
"The famous chef cameoed in the cartoon as a grumpy restaurant owner."
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cameo in a sentence
- The famous singer made a funny cameo in the final episode of the comedy series.
- Fans cheered when a legendary actor made a surprise cameo near the end of the film.
- The antique shop sold a delicate cameo with a tiny carved face on pale shell.
- She pinned the cameo to her collar before heading out to the party.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "cameo" in French?
"cameo" in French is camaïeu, camée, caméo. cameo means: A brief appearance by a well-known performer in a film, show, or song, often playing a minor role or themselves.
How do you use "cameo" in a sentence?
Example: "The famous singer made a funny cameo in the final episode of the comedy series." In French, "cameo" is camaïeu, camée, caméo.
Are there other ways to say "cameo" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "cameo": camaïeu, camée, caméo.
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