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shadow play in French

shadow play in French is théâtre d'ombres, ombres chinoises, ombromanie.

shadow play in French

théâtre d'ombres
noun
(hand games) 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.
ombres chinoises
noun
(hand games) 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.
ombromanie
noun
(hand games) 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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What is "shadow play" in French?

"shadow play" in French is théâtre d'ombres, ombres chinoises, ombromanie.

Are there other ways to say "shadow play" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "shadow play": théâtre d'ombres, ombres chinoises, ombromanie.

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