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mise en scène

[mee zahn sen]
French.
1. the process of setting a stage, with regard to placement of actors, scenery, properties, etc.
2. the stage setting or scenery of a play.
3. surroundings; environment.
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mise en scène   (mēz' äɴ sěn')   
n.   pl. mise en scènes (sěn')
    1. The arrangement of performers and properties on a stage for a theatrical production or before the camera in a film.

    2. A stage setting.

  1. Physical environment; surroundings.


[French, putting on stage : mise, putting + en, on + scène, stage.]
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