Théâtres (en. Theaters)

te-atʁ

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Establishment where theatrical works are presented.

The Comédie-Française theater is famous for its classical productions.

Le théâtre de la Comédie-Française est célèbre pour ses productions classiques.

Hall equipped for the performance of shows.

We booked tickets for the theater tonight.

Nous avons réservé des places au théâtre pour ce soir.

Dramatic art practiced in these establishments.

She studies theater to become an actress.

Elle étudie le théâtre pour devenir comédienne.

From Latin 'theatrum', itself of Greek origin 'theatron' which means 'place of observation'.

to put on a show

To act in a theatrical or exaggerated manner.

faire son théâtre

shadow theater

Performance technique using silhouettes.

théâtre d'ombres

to perform on stage

To take part in a theatrical performance.

montrer sur scène

comedy

Theatrical genre aimed at entertaining and making people laugh.

comédie

drama

Theatrical work with tragic elements.

drame

scenography

Arrangement of scenic elements in a performance.

scénographie

Often used to refer to an exaggerated situation.

His story was a real theater!

Son histoire était un vrai théâtre !

Manipulation or staging of events.

It’s a whole political theater, these debates.

C'est tout un théâtre politique, ces débats.