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    Théâtre (en. Theater)

    /te.a.tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Public establishment where plays are performed.
    They met at the city theatre.
    Ils se sont rencontrés au théâtre de la ville.
    The art of representing stories by actors on a stage.
    Theatre is a highly appreciated form of art.
    Le théâtre est une forme d'art très appréciée.
    Literary genre that constitutes a work intended to be performed on stage.
    She wrote a comedy that will be performed at the theatre.
    Elle a écrit une comédie qui sera jouée au théâtre.
    Place for the expression of various performing arts.
    The theatre hosts concerts and various performances.
    Le théâtre accueille des concerts et des spectacles divers.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'theatron', meaning 'place where one watches'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do theatre
    To act in a theatrical manner, to exaggerate.
    faire du théâtre
    puppet theatre
    Type of theatre that uses puppets as actors.
    théâtre de marionnettes
    to go to the theatre
    To attend a theatrical performance.
    aller au théâtre

    Related Words

    actor
    Person who plays a role on stage.
    acteur
    script
    Text that contains the dialogue and actions of a play.
    scénario
    director
    Person responsible for staging a play.
    metteur en scène

    Slang Meanings

    To be theatrical
    He is always very theatrical during discussions.
    Il est toujours très théâtral lors des discussions.
    To play the theatre
    She plays the theatre when she wants to attract attention.
    Elle fait le théâtre quand elle veut attirer l'attention.