mettre en scène — meaning in English

English meaning

• direct adj Going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.
• stage noun A phase or step in a process of change or development.
• staged adj Deliberately arranged to look real or spontaneous when it isn't.

Senses

mettre en scène is used for these senses in English:

• direct To point out to or show (somebody) the right course or way; to guide, as by pointing out the way; to refer.
• stage (transitive) To produce on a stage, to perform a play.
• stage To demonstrate in a deceptive manner.
• staged Intended for the stage as in a theater.

direct — full definition

1. adj Going straight from one point to another without stopping or changing course.
2. adj Honest and straightforward in manner.
3. verb To manage, guide, or control something.
4. verb To oversee the making of a film, play, or similar production.

stage — full definition

1. noun A phase or step in a process of change or development.
2. noun A raised platform where performances take place.
3. verb To organise and carry out an event, especially a performance or protest.

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