Matinée (en. Morning)

/ma.ti.nee/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Interval of time between dawn and noon.

Example sentence: The morning is often devoted to sports activities.

La matinée est souvent consacrée à des activités sportives.

Definition: Theatrical or cinematic performance that takes place in the morning.

Example sentence: We attended a theater morning yesterday.

Nous avons assisté à une matinée de théâtre hier.

Etymology: From Latin 'matutina', meaning 'of the morning'.

Common phrase: literary morning

Common phrase meaning: Session of reading or discussion dedicated to literature.

matinée littéraire

Common phrase: study morning

Common phrase meaning: Time of day dedicated to learning or study.

matinée d'étude

Related word: morning

Related word description: First part of the day that begins at dawn.

matin

Related word: early

Related word description: Occurring or active in the morning.

matinal

Slang meaning: To have a morning party version.

Slang example: We're going to have a boozy morning to celebrate his birthday.

On va faire une matinée arrosée pour fêter son anniversaire.

Slang meaning: Relaxing morning, no stress.

Slang example: Today is a chill morning, we're doing nothing.

Aujourd'hui, c'est matinée chill, on ne fait rien.