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    Musée (en. Museum)

    /my.ze/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Cultural establishment where works of art are exhibited.
    The Louvre Museum is famous for its glass pyramid.
    Le musée du Louvre est célèbre pour sa pyramide en verre.
    Place for collecting and preserving ancient or significant objects.
    The natural history museum houses numerous fossils.
    Le musée d'histoire naturelle abrite de nombreux fossiles.
    Institution that organizes exhibitions and cultural events.
    The modern museum offers temporary exhibitions each month.
    Le musée moderne propose des expositions temporaires chaque mois.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'museum', derived from the Greek 'mouseion', which designates a place dedicated to the muses.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    visit a museum
    To go to a museum to admire works of art.
    visiter un musée
    exhibition at the museum
    Presentation of works of art in a museum.
    exposition au musée
    member of a museum
    A person who has joined a museum to benefit from certain advantages.
    membre d'un musée

    Related Words

    exhibition
    Presentation of works or objects in a museum.
    exposition
    work
    Artistic creation presented in a museum.
    oeuvre
    collection
    Collection of objects gathered in a museum.
    collection

    Slang Meanings

    Cool or trendy
    This museum is so 'museumed' with its modern installations.
    Ce musée est tellement 'museé' avec ses installations modernes.
    A frequented and quality place.
    This place is a true museum for art lovers.
    Cet endroit est un vrai musée pour les amateurs d'art.