Definitions

1. noun

an effect or impression, especially one that is subtle or difficult to define

“The artist was trying to create an effet with the dim lighting in the painting.”

2. noun

a French term used in cinematography to describe the atmospheric effect of lighting in a scene

“The director wanted to capture the effet of the sunset in the film.”

3. noun

a term used in photography to describe the effect of light on a subject

“The photographer was trying to capture the effet of the morning light on the landscape.”