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Dutch
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French acteur.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɑkˈtøːr/
- Hyphenation: ac‧teur
- Rhymes: -øːr
Noun
acteur m (plural acteurs, diminutive acteurtje n, feminine actrice)
- actor (person who performs in a theatrical play or film)
Usage notes
Typically used to indicate a male actor. Uncommon to be used for female actors.
Descendants
French
Etymology
Inherited from Middle French acteur, from Latin actor.
Pronunciation
Noun
acteur m (plural acteurs, feminine actrice)
- actor
- Synonym: comédien
Descendants
Further reading
Norman
Etymology
Borrowed from French acteur.
Noun
acteur m (plural acteurs, feminine actrice)
- (Jersey) actor
Walloon
Pronunciation
Noun
acteur m (plural acteurs, feminine actoresse, feminine plural actoresses)
- actor