Videoingenue

The word ingenue describes a specific type of innocent and artless young woman, often seen as a stock character in plays and films. This lesson explores how the term applies to theatrical roles, the actresses who specialize in them, and individuals in real life who embody a naive or wide-eyed charm. We will cover the word's French origins, its relationship to the adjective ingenuous, and how it contrasts with characters like the femme fatale or the cynic. Watch this lesson to master the nuances of this classic theatrical term and its modern metaphorical uses.