Spectateurs (en. Spectators)

/spɛktatœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
People watching an event, such as a show, a match, or a performance.
The spectators applauded at the end of the concert.
Les spectateurs applaudissent à la fin du concert.
Audience present at an event.
The spectators were captivated by the performance.
Les spectateurs étaient captivés par la performance.
Group of people attending a competition or a show.
The room was filled with spectators.
La salle était pleine de spectateurs.

Etymology

From the Latin 'spectator', meaning 'one who watches'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

attentive spectators
People who watch attentively.
spectateurs attentifs
delirious spectators
Very enthusiastic audience, often with cheers and applause.
spectateurs en délire
spectators from the very beginning
People who attend an event from the start.
spectateurs de la première heure

Related Words

show
A performance or entertaining representation.
spectacle
female spectator
Feminine form of spectator, designating a woman who watches.
spectatrice
spectatorism
Attitude of the spectators, often used in a critical context.
spectatorisme

Slang Meanings

Warm welcome from the audience.
The spectators gave him a rockstar welcome.
Les spectateurs lui ont réservé un accueil de rockstar.
Highly engaged, participatory audience.
The spectators at this match were really into the game.
Les spectateurs à ce match étaient vraiment dans le jeu.