This meaning of film means a story or event recorded with a camera. People watch films at the cinema or on TV. It is for fun or learning.
We watched a film last night.
The film was very funny and good.
This meaning means a thin, often oily or wet layer that covers a surface. This film can be seen on water or skin.
There was a film of oil on the water.
Sweat formed a film on his skin.
This meaning refers to plastic material coated with chemicals to capture photos or movies before digital cameras. It is used in cameras.
He bought a new film for his camera.
The old film was kept in the dark box.
The verb film means to use a camera to record pictures or videos. People film to make movies or videos to show later.
They film animals in the forest.
She filmed a short video yesterday.
In this meaning, film is used in a poetic way to describe a thin, unclear feeling or appearance on someone’s face or mind.
A film of sadness passed over his face.
She had a film of doubt in her eyes.
Film can mean a thin flexible sheet made of plastic or another material. It is often used to wrap or protect food and goods.
The food is wrapped in plastic film.
This film keeps the bread fresh.
