A1 noun Neutre

theater

/ˈθiːətər/

A theater is a building or outdoor area where people go to watch plays, movies, or musical performances. It typically features a stage for performers and a seating area for the audience to enjoy the show.

Exemples

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1

Let's go to the movie theater tonight to see the new film.

Let's go to the cinema tonight to see the new film.

2

The local government funded the restoration of the historic theater.

The local government paid to fix the old theater.

3

I'm heading to the theater to see my friend's play.

I'm going to watch my friend's show at the theater.

Famille de mots

Nom
theater
Verb
theatricalize
Adverbe
theatrically
Adjectif
theatrical
Apparenté
theatergoer
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'T' in theater as a person standing on a stage with their arms open for the audience.

Quiz rapide

We bought two tickets to see a famous play at the ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : theater

Exemples

1

Let's go to the movie theater tonight to see the new film.

everyday

Let's go to the cinema tonight to see the new film.

2

The local government funded the restoration of the historic theater.

formal

The local government paid to fix the old theater.

3

I'm heading to the theater to see my friend's play.

informal

I'm going to watch my friend's show at the theater.

4

The Greek theater was a central part of ancient social life and politics.

academic

The Greek theater was very important in ancient social and political life.

5

The theater industry contributes significantly to the city's tourism revenue.

business

The theater business helps the city make a lot of money from tourists.

Famille de mots

Nom
theater
Verb
theatricalize
Adverbe
theatrically
Adjectif
theatrical
Apparenté
theatergoer

Collocations courantes

movie theater cinema / place to watch films
go to the theater visit a place to see a play or movie
live theater performances happening in person
theater district an area with many theaters
local theater a theater in your neighborhood

Phrases Courantes

musical theater

plays that include singing and dancing

theater of war

the area where a war is happening

home theater

a television system that mimics a cinema experience

Souvent confondu avec

theater vs theatre

This is simply the British English spelling; theater is the American English spelling.

theater vs play

A 'play' is the performance itself, while a 'theater' is the building where it happens.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'theater' when referring to the physical building or the general art form of acting. In the United States, 'theater' is the standard spelling, while in the UK and other English-speaking countries, 'theatre' is preferred.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often forget to use the article 'the' when saying 'go to the theater.' Also, don't confuse it with 'cinema' if you are specifically talking about a stage play.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'T' in theater as a person standing on a stage with their arms open for the audience.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Greek word 'theatron,' which means 'a place for viewing.'

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one theater, two theaters Usually takes the definite article 'the' in phrases like 'going to the theater'
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Contexte culturel

Broadway in New York City and the West End in London are the most famous theater districts in the world.

Quiz rapide

We bought two tickets to see a famous play at the ____.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : theater

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