ActeurActrice

ActeurActrice is a coined term in French-language discourse that blends the masculine noun acteur and the feminine actrice into a single compound. It is used to refer collectively to performers of both genders and to foreground gender inclusivity in discussions of cinema, theatre, and television.

The term is not standardized; more common forms include “acteur et actrice,” “acteurs et actrices,” or the inclusive typographic form “acteur·trice” or “acteur·actrice.” “ActeurActrice” may appear as a stylized brand name or project title intended to signal a platform devoted to diverse performances, casting notes, or directory services.

In discourse, it appears in debates about representation, pay equity, and credit in film and stage productions. Critics of compound gender terms argue they can be unwieldy or confusing, while supporters view them as a step toward parity. Some writers use ActeurActrice to draw attention to gender balance in casting, while others employ more conventional forms. The term is more likely to be encountered in French-language contexts that engage with inclusive language advocacy.

Overall, ActeurActrice reflects broader conversations about gender in language and the arts. It is one of several approaches to naming that aim to recognize and include performers of all genders without erasing distinctions or creating ambiguity in professional contexts.

See also: gender-inclusive language in French; acteur·trice; inclusivity in media terminology.