vocabulary

[caroltorresruiz]

hello!
I would like to know the meaning of "noir" (film noir) and of this phrase "twist one´s hair"... thanks

[sandhya.sha]

Originally Posted by caroltorresruiz

hello!
I would like to know the meaning of "noir" (film noir) and of this phrase "twist one´s hair"... thanks

Film noir is French for "black film"
noir=black, gloomy, grim
the term is applied not only to films but to television programmes, comics and video games etc

[caroltorresruiz]

Originally Posted by sandhya.sha

Film noir is French for "black film"
noir=black, gloomy, grim
the term is applied not only to films but to television programmes, comics and video games etc

thanks, I appreciate it

[sandhya.sha]

Originally Posted by caroltorresruiz

hello!
I would like to know the meaning of "noir" (film noir) and of this phrase "twist one´s hair"... thanks

Twist/Tear one's hair

To be greatly upset or distressed. To show that you are very angry or anxious about sth
" She’s keeping very calm—anyone else would be tearing their hair out".