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The Duellists
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Duellists in English?
The Duellists: 59.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 18.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,152.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 27.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 18.5% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 13.0% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
12.9% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
87.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 5.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 4.1% 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
- general (B1): 27 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A senior military officer; as an adjective, relating to most people or things.
Subtitle example:
The general wiIl see you now, sir.
- command (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Your colonel considered you fit to command a troop.
- fellow (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
why don't you make it up like a couple of good fellows?
- inquiry (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Pending a court inquiry, you wilI be confined to barracks under close arrest.
- suppose (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
who do you suppose cares what you think?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Apocalypse Now: 18.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than The Duellists).
- Mudbound: 18.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than The Duellists).
- Emperor: 18.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than The Duellists).
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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