Cabaretier (en. Café keeper)

/kabaretje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The cabaretier is the one who manages a cabaret, a place of entertainment.
The cabaretier organized a special evening for New Year's.
Le cabaretier a organisé une soirée spéciale pour le Nouvel An.
It is also someone who may be responsible for the shows taking place there.
The cabaretier chooses the artists who will perform that night.
Le cabaretier choisit les artistes qui se produiront la nuit.
They may take care of catering and welcoming guests.
The cabaretier welcomes guests with a glass of champagne.
Le cabaretier accueille les invités avec un verre de champagne.

Etymology

The word 'cabaretier' comes from 'cabaret', referring to a place of entertainment where one eats and drinks while watching shows.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go to the cabaret
Visiting a cabaret for an entertaining evening.
aller au cabaret
cabaret show
A type of performance that is artistically varied, often humorous.
spectacle de cabaret
cabaret atmosphere
The festive and friendly atmosphere of a cabaret.
ambiance de cabaret

Related Words

cabaret
An establishment where performances with music, dance, and other acts take place.
cabaret
show
An artistic performance in front of an audience.
spectacle
entertainment
Activities designed to entertain an audience in a festive setting.
animation

Slang Meanings

A cabaretier can refer to someone who parties excessively.
Tonight, he is really cabaretier, dancing on all the tables!
Ce soir, il est vraiment cabaretier, il danse sur toutes les tables !
Used to refer to someone who enjoys seducing.
He is acting like a cabaretier with all these girls in the club.
Il se la joue cabaretier avec toutes ces filles dans le club.