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figurant

/ˈfɪɡərənt/

figurantnoun

figurants

/ˈfɪɡərənt/

Translations

фигурант

The figurant in the case was called to testify.

Фигурант по делу был вызван для дачи показаний.

статист

The movie required several figurants to fill the background scenes.

Для фильма требовалось несколько статистов, чтобы заполнить фоновую сцену.

Additional translations

персонаж

участник

Definitions

A minor performer in a play, film, ballet, or other production who appears on stage or on screen but has no spoken lines.

The director hired several figurants to populate the ballroom scene.

A person who is nominally present in a situation but has little or no real influence; a mere figurehead or bystander.

In the negotiations he was treated as a figurant rather than a real decision-maker.

Synonyms

background actor

extra

walk-on

bit player

supporting actor

figurantadjective

more figurant

Comp.

most figurant

Super.

/ˈfɪɡjʊrənt/

/ˈfɪɡjərənt/

Used attributively to modify another noun, describing something connected with or characteristic of a figurant.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a figurant; playing only a minor or background role.

The production included numerous figurant roles that required no speaking.

Synonyms