(film and television, uncountable) Film noir. / (film and television, countable) A production in the style of film noir.

(film, television) Of or pertaining to film noir, or the atmosphere associated with that genre

plural of noir

(uncountable) A genre of film that combines elements of traditional film noir with modern themes and visuals. / (countable) An individual film of this kind.

plural of bête noire

A black grape used to make wine. / A light and fruity wine made from these grapes

An anathema; someone or something which is particularly disliked or avoided; an object of aversion, the bane of one’s existence.

(film, uncountable) A film genre characterized by low-key lighting, a bleak urban setting, and corrupt, cynical or desperate characters. / (countable) An individual film in this genre.

Misspelling of bête noire.

Someone of European origin living in North Africa, especially Algeria, under French rule, particularly one who was repatriated to mainland France after Algerian independence.