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    Galerie (en. Gallery)

    ɡa.le.ʁi

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A room or space designed to display works of art.
    The art gallery features contemporary works.
    La galerie d'art présente des œuvres contemporaines.
    A corridor or covered passage.
    We walked through the building's gallery.
    Nous avons marché dans la galerie du bâtiment.
    A group of people sharing the same taste or opinions.
    The audience applauded the artist at the end of his performance.
    La galerie a applaudi l'artiste à la fin de sa performance.
    In the field of entertainment, the space where the audience is located.
    The gallery's spectators really enjoyed the show.
    Les spectateurs de la galerie ont beaucoup aimé le spectacle.
    A storage place for objects or works.
    The works are stored in the storage gallery.
    Les œuvres sont conservées dans la galerie de stockage.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'galeria', which means a corridor or a covered structure.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Hall of Mirrors
    A large gallery adorned with mirrors, famous at the Château de Versailles.
    galerie des glaces
    To walk around the gallery
    To visit all the artworks on display in a gallery.
    faire le tour de la galerie
    To find oneself in the gallery
    To be observed by an audience during a performance.
    se retrouver en galerie

    Related Words

    Art dealer
    A person who manages an art gallery.
    galeriste
    Exhibition
    Public presentation of artworks in a gallery.
    exposition
    Art
    Creative expression manifested through various disciplines.
    art

    Slang Meanings

    An informal way to refer to an art gallery.
    We're going to hang out at the gallery tonight to see the new exhibits.
    On va traîner à la galerie ce soir pour voir les nouvelles expos.
    To evoke a group of people who appreciate art.
    This is a real crew from the gallery here.
    C'est un véritable crew de la galerie ici.