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    Tribunes (en. Stands)

    /tʁi.byn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An elevated structure that allows spectators to see and hear an event.
    The stands were filled with enthusiastic supporters.
    Les tribunes étaient pleines de supporters enthousiastes.
    A platform from which one expresses an opinion or delivers a speech.
    He spoke from the podium of the parliament.
    Il a pris la parole depuis la tribune du parlement.
    A location in a stadium where journalists position themselves.
    The journalists were situated in the stands to cover the match.
    Les journalistes étaient installés dans les tribunes pour couvrir le match.

    Etymology

    The word 'tribune' derives from the Latin 'tribuna', which means 'bench, platform'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak at the podium
    To express oneself publicly during a meeting or a speech.
    prendre la parole à la tribune
    to be in the stands
    To be present in a designated area to watch an event.
    être en tribune

    Related Words

    spectator
    A person who attends an event.
    spectateur
    speech
    A public statement made before an assembly.
    discours
    event
    A significant or important occasion.
    événement

    Slang Meanings

    To shout encouragements from the stands.
    He never stops podiuming to cheer on his team.
    Il n'arrête pas de tribuner pour encourager son équipe.
    To have a strong opinion on a subject, often expressed from a podium.
    She likes to podium on political subjects.
    Elle aime tribuner sur les sujets politiques.