biopic
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Blend of biographical and picture
Pronunciation [edit]
- (RP) IPA: /ˈbaɪəʊpɪk/, X-SAMPA: /"baI@UpIk/
- (US) enPR: bīʹōpĭk, IPA: /ˈbaɪoʊpɪk/, X-SAMPA: /"baIoUpIk/
Noun [edit]
Wikipedia biopic (plural biopics)
- A motion picture based on the life (or lives) of a real, rather than fictional, person (or people).
Synonyms [edit]
French [edit]
Etymology [edit]
Importation of the English term biopic.
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /bjɔ.pik/
Noun [edit]
biopic m (plural biopics)
Synonyms [edit]
Usage notes [edit]
The term biopic is still rare in France. It is used in specialised press. For common use, use film biographique.
