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    Matinées (en. Mornings)

    /ma.ti.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A film, theater, or concert session that takes place in the morning.
    We are going to the morning showing of the movie this Sunday.
    Nous allons à la matinée du film ce dimanche.
    A gathering or activity organized in the morning.
    The cultural morning attracts many visitors.
    La matinée culturelle attire beaucoup de visiteurs.
    A special event, often themed, during the morning.
    The children's morning includes games and workshops.
    La matinée des enfants comporte des jeux et des ateliers.

    Etymology

    The word 'matinee' derives from the word 'morning', which comes from the Latin 'matutina', meaning 'related to the morning'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    morning theater
    A theatrical performance that takes place in the morning.
    matinée théâtre
    morning musical
    Concert or musical event occurring in the morning.
    matinée musicale
    morning information session
    Informative or awareness-raising session organized in the morning.
    matinée d'information

    Related Words

    morning
    The period of the day that occurs before noon.
    matin
    evening
    The period of the day that occurs after evening.
    soirée
    event
    A significant fact or an organized event.
    événevement

    Slang Meanings

    A festive event that starts early in the day.
    We are having a morning gathering to celebrate the new year.
    On fait une matinée pour célébrer le nouvel an.
    An outing or social activity in the morning.
    We organized a morning get-together with friends in the park.
    On a organisé une matinée entre amis au parc.