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    L’opéra (en. The opera)

    /l‿opeʁa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A musical and theatrical work, typically in several acts, featuring singing and orchestration.
    Bizet's opera 'Carmen' is very famous.
    L’opéra 'Carmen' de Bizet est très célèbre.
    The venue where a lyrical work is performed.
    We are going to the opera house tonight.
    Nous allons au théâtre de l'opéra ce soir.
    A style of classical music characterized by lyrical voices and musical ensembles.
    He loves listening to opera at home.
    Il adore écouter de l'opéra à la maison.

    Etymology

    From the Italian word 'opera', meaning 'work'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go to the opera
    To attend an opera performance.
    aller à l’opéra
    to sing like an opera
    To have a beautiful voice or to sing with emotion.
    chanter comme un opera

    Related Words

    the tenor
    An opera singer with a high voice.
    le ténor
    the soprano
    An opera singer with a very high voice.
    la soprano
    the orchestra
    A group of musicians who perform during the shows.
    l’orchestre

    Slang Meanings

    Ope for an opera performance.
    Are we doing an ope this weekend?
    On se fait une ope ce week-end?
    L’ope, short for opera, used informally.
    I loved the ope from yesterday, it was incredible!
    J'ai adoré l’ope d’hier, c’était incroyable!