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    Cirque (en. Circus)

    [siʁk]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A place where various types of performances take place, including acrobatics, animals, and artistic performances.
    The circus attracted thousands of spectators tonight.
    Le cirque a attiré des milliers de spectateurs ce soir.
    In geography, a depression in the shape of a bowl, often surrounded by mountains.
    The glacial circus was beautifully sculpted by glaciers.
    Le cirque glaciaire était magnifiquement sculpté par les glaciers.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'circus', meaning 'circle' or 'ring'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    traveling circus
    A circus that moves from town to town.
    cirque ambulant
    circus spirit
    An attitude of joy and festivity, often associated with circus shows.
    esprit de cirque
    the art of circus
    The set of skills and performances carried out in a circus.
    l'art du cirque

    Related Words

    tamer
    Person who trains and controls wild animals in a circus.
    dompteur
    juggler
    Artist who performs object manipulation tricks, such as with balls or sticks.
    jongleur
    acrobat
    Artist who performs jumps, balancing acts, and aerial feats.
    acrobate

    Slang Meanings

    Mess, disorder
    It was a real circus in the meeting room today.
    C'était un vrai cirque dans la salle de réunion aujourd'hui.
    Chaotic or ridiculous situation
    The team made a circus out of this project.
    L'équipe a fait un cirque de ce projet.