Meaning
strand, genre, vein
- A distinct trend, genre, or artistic/intellectual strand.
- A vein or seam of mineral ore.
- A long, thin loaf of Italian bread.
In a sentence
Questo film appartiene al filone poliziesco degli anni settanta.
This film belongs to the detective genre of the 1970s.
I minatori hanno scoperto un ricco filone di rame nella valle.
The miners discovered a rich vein of copper in the valley.
Il romanzo sviluppa un filone tematico molto originale.
The novel develops a very original thematic strand.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| filone | masculine · singular |
| filoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In cinema and literature, it describes a specific subgenre or artistic vein (e.g., 'filone poliziesco').