Meaning
To visit a movie theater to watch a film.
Cultural Background
The 'carte UGC' allows unlimited cinema visits for a monthly fee, making 'aller au cinéma' a very frequent habit. In Quebec, you might also hear 'aller au cinéma', but 'aller voir un film' is equally common. Cinema culture varies, but the phrase remains standard in formal and informal French.
The 'Au' Rule
Always remember that 'au' is 'à + le'. If the place is masculine, use 'au'.
Use 'On'
When inviting someone, 'On va au cinéma ?' is much more natural than 'Voulez-vous aller au cinéma ?'.
Meaning
To visit a movie theater to watch a film.
The 'Au' Rule
Always remember that 'au' is 'à + le'. If the place is masculine, use 'au'.
Use 'On'
When inviting someone, 'On va au cinéma ?' is much more natural than 'Voulez-vous aller au cinéma ?'.
The 'Ciné' Clipping
Only use 'ciné' with close friends. It's very casual!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence: Je _______ au cinéma.
Je _______ au cinéma.
The subject 'Je' requires the first-person singular conjugation 'vais'.
Which is correct?
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
'à + le' contracts to 'au'.
Match the French phrase to its English meaning.
Match: Aller au cinéma
Aller au cinéma means to go to the theater.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu veux ____ ? B: Oui, bonne idée !
Given the context of a suggestion, 'aller au cinéma' fits perfectly.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJe _______ au cinéma.
The subject 'Je' requires the first-person singular conjugation 'vais'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
'à + le' contracts to 'au'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Aller au cinéma means to go to the theater.
A: Tu veux ____ ? B: Oui, bonne idée !
Given the context of a suggestion, 'aller au cinéma' fits perfectly.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, it must be 'au'.
Yes, it is masculine.
No, use 'regarder un film'.
It's informal, not really slang.
Use 'On va au cinéma ?'.
You would still say 'aller au cinéma' as a general concept.
Related Phrases
Aller voir un film
synonymTo go see a film
Se faire une toile
specialized formTo catch a movie
Regarder un film
contrastTo watch a movie
