French Phrase
C'est un film flippant.
Meaning
The sentence means “It’s a creepy/scary film.” The adjective "flippant" is slang for something that gives you the chills, often used for horror or thriller movies.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to describe a movie that made you feel uneasy, especially in casual conversation with friends or on social media. It’s perfect for movie recommendations, reviews, or reacting to a film you just watched.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estunfilmflippant
C' (contraction)
C' is the contraction of "ce" before a vowel or mute h, used in "c'est" meaning "it is".
est (être)
"est" is the third‑person singular present of the verb "être" (to be).
un (indefinite article)
"un" is the masculine singular indefinite article, equivalent to "a" or "an".
film (noun)
"film" is a masculine noun meaning "movie" or "film".
flippant (post‑positive adjective)
In colloquial French, "flippant" can be placed after the noun to mean "creepy, scary"; it is informal slang.
🗨In Conversation
C'est un film flippant.
It's a creepy film.
Oui, j'ai eu des frissons toute la nuit.
Yes, I got chills all night.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est un film flippante.
The adjective stays masculine because "film" is masculine; do not add the feminine -e.
C' es un film flippant.
The verb is "est" (third‑person singular), not "es" (second‑person singular).
C'est le film flippant.
Using the definite article changes the meaning to “the creepy film” – use "un" for a general description.
↔Alternatives
C'est un film effrayant.
It's a scary film.
C'est un film terrifiant.
It's a terrifying film.
C'est un film angoissant.
It's an anxiety‑inducing film.
Cultural Tip
"Flippant" is informal slang, popular among younger speakers and on the internet. It’s fine in casual speech, but avoid it in formal reviews, academic writing, or when speaking to someone you don’t know well. In some regions of France, people may prefer "effrayant" or "terrifiant" for a more neutral tone.