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Old 12-Feb-2007, 16:45
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Post Watch and see films

I've often wondered when and why I have to use "watch" or "see" in connections with films/DVDs etc.
I know that you say: I'm watching a film..."
But which one is correct:
Last week I saw a film. or
Last week I watched a film.
Or can I use both versions?
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Default Re: Watch and see films

Hi, LB,
I've also thought of it. I think we use watch when we mean the process.
Nick likes to chew something while watching a film.
What film are you watching?
I'd like to see that film/ play.
I saw a nice film last night.


I hope we'll get more posts and better explanations.

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Default Re: Watch and see films

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I've often wondered when and why I have to use "watch" or "see" in connections with films/DVDs etc.
I know that you say: I'm watching a film..."
But which one is correct:
Last week I saw a film. or
Last week I watched a film.
Or can I use both versions?
You can use both there.
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Old 13-Feb-2007, 10:03
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Thumbs up Re: Watch and see films

Use both, because 'to see' in this context means a chance to see smth. or ability to catch something with an eye, looking at it for a long time, while 'to watch' means being somewhere, to watch, to outlook or eye smth. to be acquainted with it. I have just looked it in my dictionary. Best. Olga
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