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Truffaut

Noun

1. A popular French film director known for his innovative and influential works that brought a new wave to cinema in the 1950s and 1960s.

Sample Sentence: François Truffaut's masterpiece "The 400 Blows" is considered one of the most significant films in the French New Wave movement.

Noun

2. A small, round, and indulgent chocolate confection typically filled with creamy ganache or flavored cream.

Sample Sentence: The assortment of truffauts in the box made it hard to resist the temptation for an after-dinner treat.

Adjective

3. Describing something that resembles or is characteristic of François Truffaut's film style or the French New Wave.

Sample Sentence: The movie's truffaut cinematography and unconventional storytelling captivated the audience.

Verb

4. To imitate or pay homage to François Truffaut's directorial techniques or the French New Wave style.

Sample Sentence: The up-and-coming filmmaker attempted to truffaut the film by incorporating jump cuts and breaking the fourth wall.