das Klischee
Translation
cliché, stereotype, platitude
Examples
Der Film bedient viele Klischees.
The film makes use of many clichés.
Das ist nur ein altes Klischee.
That is just an old cliché.
Wir sollten Klischees über andere Kulturen vermeiden.
We should avoid stereotypes about other cultures.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) to use a cliché The film uses many Klischees.
((über+4)) stereotypes about sth. We should avoid Klischees über andere Kulturen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stereotype, prejudice, platitude
Etymology
From French 'cliché', originally a term for a stereotype printing plate, hence a repeated, unoriginal idea.
Memory Tips
The word sounds like 'click-shay'. Imagine a camera 'clicking' and taking the same old photo over and over.