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    L'opéra (en. The opera)

    [l'opéra]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A theatrical genre where music plays a central role.
    The opera 'Carmen' is very famous.
    L'opéra 'Carmen' est très célèbre.
    A building where opera performances take place.
    We visited the opera in Paris.
    Nous avons visité l'opéra de Paris.
    A musical composition written to be presented in an opera.
    This work is an opera by Mozart.
    Cette œuvre est un opéra de Mozart.
    Series of acts accompanied by music and songs.
    The opera is composed of several acts.
    L'opéra se compose de plusieurs actes.

    Etymology

    From the Italian word 'opera', which means 'work'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go to the opera
    To attend an opera performance.
    aller à l'opéra
    the great works of opera
    References to masterpieces of the lyric repertoire.
    les grandes œuvres de l'opéra
    opera singing
    A style of singing specific to arias and recitatives.
    le chant d'opéra

    Related Words

    the aria
    A vocal solo in an opera.
    l'aria
    the recitative
    A form of singing that follows the natural rhythm of the language.
    le récitatif
    the librettist
    A person who writes the text of the opera.
    le librettiste

    Slang Meanings

    To do something grand or flashy.
    He threw an opera party for his birthday.
    Il a organisé une fête d'opéra pour son anniversaire.
    A complex or dramatic situation.
    It's a real opera, this love story.
    C'est un véritable opéra, cette histoire d'amour.