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    Theatre (en. Theater)

    /tje.tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A building where performances take place, mainly plays.
    They attended a play at the theatre tonight.
    Ils ont assisté à une pièce au theatre ce soir.
    The form of art that uses a staged representation.
    The theatre is a beautiful expression of human creativity.
    Le theatre est une belle expression de la créativité humaine.
    A theatrical production or performance.
    Contemporary dance has been integrated into modern theatre.
    La danse contemporaine a été intégrée au theatre moderne.

    Etymology

    From ancient Greek 'théatron', meaning 'place for seeing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    classical theatre
    A style of theatre that follows traditional rules.
    théâtre classique
    to go to the theatre
    To attend a theatrical performance.
    aller au théâtre
    staging
    The way in which a play is presented on stage.
    mise en scène

    Related Words

    dramaturgy
    The art of composing plays.
    dramaturgie
    actor
    A person who plays a role in a play.
    acteur
    scenography
    The art of designing sets and the stage space.
    scénographie

    Slang Meanings

    To act theatrically to impress.
    He is just acting theatrically to make himself important.
    Il ne fait que du théâtre pour se donner de l'importance.
    The act of behaving in an exaggerated manner.
    Stop being theatrical, be sincere!
    Arrête de faire du théâtre, sois sincère!