ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Scènes à faire

Alright kiddo, have you ever watched a movie or read a book where the characters did something really cool or important that you've seen before in other movies or books? This is what we call a "scene à faire".

It's like a recipe or a template that writers and directors use in storytelling so that the audience can easily recognize what is happening. For example, imagine a superhero movie where the hero is being chased by the bad guys and they suddenly run into a dark alley. You might have seen this kind of scene before, right? This is a "scene à faire".

Another example would be in a romantic comedy where the two main characters get into a silly misunderstanding, leading to a humorous argument. This kind of scenario is often seen in romantic comedies and is another example of a "scene à faire".

Now, these scenes may seem to be repeated from movie to movie or book to book, but they serve a purpose in the storytelling process. They help the audience recognize certain characteristics or themes in the story and make it easier to follow along.

However, just because a scene is a "scene à faire", it doesn't mean that the writer or director is copying or plagiarizing. As long as they put their own unique spin on these scenes, they are free to use them in their storytelling.

So there you have it, buddy! "Scene à faire" is just a fancy French term for common scenes or scenarios that we see a lot in stories. They help us understand and appreciate the art of storytelling.
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