Gradins (en. Bleachers)

/ɡʁa.dɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A set of seats arranged in tiers, allowing a large number of people to attend an event.

The gradins were full for the concert.

Les gradins étaient pleins pour le concert.

A sloped structure where the audience can gather during a sporting event.

The stadium's gradins offer a stunning view of the field.

Les gradins du stade offrent une vue imprenable sur le terrain.

Rows of seats or platforms, usually outdoors, in an amphitheater.

The gradins of the Roman amphitheater are still well preserved.

Les gradins de l'amphithéâtre romain sont encore bien conservés.

From the word 'gradin' in Old French, derived from the Latin 'gradus' meaning 'step' or 'rung'.

packed to the brim

Refers to the gradins that are completely filled.

plein à craquer

platform

An elevated space where one can sit to see something, often used for speeches or sporting events.

tribune

bench

A long seat, usually without a backrest, where several people can sit.

banc

To be in the bleachers

He felt like a spectator in the bleachers of his own life.

Il se sentait comme un spectateur dans les gradins de sa propre vie.

Bleachers in a frenzy

The bleachers were in a frenzy during the last minute of the game!

Les gradins en folie lors de la dernière minute du match!