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In film and media production, a detailed prose summary of the plot of a film or series, serving as an intermediate step between a synopsis and a screenplay.
Nachdem das Treatment vom Sender genehmigt wurde, konnte der Autor mit dem Drehbuch beginnen.
After the treatment was approved by the broadcaster, the writer could begin the screenplay.
treatment
A treatment or procedure, often cosmetic or medical, aimed at improving a condition. This usage is strongly influenced by English.
Sie gönnte sich nach der anstrengenden Woche ein entspannendes Spa-Treatment.
After the exhausting week, she treated herself to a relaxing spa treatment.
'Das Treatment' is a word borrowed directly from English. Note the neuter article 'das'. It is used in very specific contexts and is not a general word for 'Behandlung' (treatment).
Das neue Treatment wurde vom Produzenten sofort akzeptiert.
The new treatment was immediately accepted by the producer.
In the film and television industry, 'das Treatment' is an established technical term. It refers to a detailed summary of the plot and is an important step before writing the actual screenplay.
Die Autorin hat mehrere Wochen am Treatment für die neue Serie gearbeitet.
The writer spent several weeks working on the treatment for the new series.
This meaning is used mainly in advertising for cosmetics, wellness, and spa services. Typical combinations are 'Beauty-Treatment' (beauty treatment), 'Haar-Treatment' (hair treatment), or 'Gesichts-Treatment' (facial treatment).
Zum Geburtstag wünschte sie sich ein entspannendes Wellness-Treatment.
For her birthday, she asked for a relaxing wellness treatment.
treatment
Behandlung is the neutral German term for a medical procedure. Treatment can have the same meaning, but it is strongly influenced by English and often sounds promotional or like modern technical jargon. In a normal conversation with a doctor, Behandlung is therefore usually the better choice; in corresponding advertising, Treatment is also used.
In der modernen Werbung nennt die Klinik dieselbe Maßnahme ein neues Laser-Treatment.
In its modern advertising, the clinic calls the same procedure a new laser treatment.
Im Arztgespräch erklärt die Ärztin die geplante Behandlung mit dem Laser.
During the consultation, the doctor explained the planned laser treatment.
