/ ˌfɪlm ˈnwɑː(r); NAmE / noun (from French )
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[ U ] a style of making films / movies in which there are strong feelings of fear or evil; films / movies made in this style
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[ C ] ( pl. films noirs / ˌfɪlm ˈnwɑː(r); NAmE /) a film made in this style
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WORD ORIGIN
French , literally black film .