Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Irma la Douce
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Irma la Douce in English?
Irma la Douce: 62.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 18.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,706.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 28.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 18.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 13.3% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
9.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.0% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- lord (B1): 26 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A man with a noble title; also a religious title or an exclamation.
Subtitle example:
Why, some of those lords have to scrounge around for a living.
- franc (B1): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
And don't come back with any excuses. I need 100 francs.
- lordship (rare): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Hold still, Your Lordship. - Tell me once more, where is my castle?
- birdie (rare): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
# Little birdie, pretty little birdie
- solitaire (rare): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I went to cooking school, I knitted sweaters, played solitaire.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Band Wagon: 18.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Irma la Douce).
- Cuban Fury: 18.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Irma la Douce).
- Morning Glory: 18.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Irma la Douce).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
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