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    Opéra (en. Opera)

    /o.pe.ʁa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A form of spectacle that combines music, singing, and drama.
    Opera is an art that brings together several disciplines.
    L'opéra est un art qui réunit plusieurs disciplines.
    A building where opera performances are held.
    We visited the Paris opera.
    Nous avons visité l'opéra de Paris.
    A musical composition written to be performed in an opera.
    The opera "Carmen" is very famous.
    L'opéra "Carmen" est très célèbre.

    Etymology

    The word 'opera' comes from the Italian 'opera,' which means 'work.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go to the opera
    To attend an opera performance.
    aller à l'opéra
    to create an opera
    To create a dramatic and musical work.
    faire un opéra

    Related Words

    soprano
    A high female singing voice.
    soprano
    bass
    A low male singing voice.
    basse
    librettist
    The author of the text of an opera.
    libretiste

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to exaggerated drama.
    That event was a real opera!
    Cet événement était un véritable opéra !
    Used to describe a complicated situation.
    The meeting turned into a real opera.
    La réunion a tourné au véritable opéra.