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1 théâtral
adjective* * *1) Théâtre [œuvre, langage] dramatic; [représentation] stage (épith); [saison, compagnie] theatre [BrE] (épith)2) ( exagéré) pej [geste] histrionic; [ton] melodramatic* * *teɒtʀal, o théâtral, -ethéâtraux mpl adj* * *1 Théât [œuvre, langage] dramatic; [représentation, adaptation] stage ( épith); [saison, compagnie] theatreGB ( épith); elle veut faire une carrière théâtrale she wants to be an actress, she wants to go on the stage;2 ( exagéré) péj [geste] histrionic; [ton] melodramatic; il s'exprime de façon très théâtrale he is very melodramatic.2. [scénique] stage (modificateur) -
2 théâtre
théâtre [teαtʀ]masculine noun► de théâtre [accessoires, costumes, décors] stage• homme/femme de théâtre man/woman of the theatreb. [d'événement, crime] scene* * *teɑtʀnom masculin1) Littérature ( genre) theatre [BrE]de théâtre — [acteur, directeur, billet] theatre [BrE] (épith); [décor, costume, masque] stage (épith); fig [gestes] histrionic
coup de théâtre — lit coup de théâtre; fig dramatic turn of events
2) ( art dramatique)faire du théâtre — ( comme profession) to be an actor; ( à l'école) to do drama; ( en amateur) to be involved in amateur dramatics
c'est du théâtre — fig it's just a put-on (colloq)
3) ( lieu) theatre [BrE]être le théâtre d'émeutes — fig to be the scene of riots
le théâtre des opérations — Armée the theatre [BrE] of operations
•Phrasal Verbs:* * *teɒtʀ nm1) (= art dramatique) theatre Grande-Bretagne theater USA2) (= salle, bâtiment) theatre Grande-Bretagne theater USA3) (= techniques, genre) drama, theatre Grande-Bretagne theater USA4) (= activité) stage, theatre Grande-Bretagne theater USAfaire du théâtre (en professionnel) — to be on the stage, (en amateur) to do some acting
5) (= œuvres) plays pl dramatic works pl6) fig (= lieu)7) péjoratif histrionics pl playacting* * *théâtre nm1 littér ( genre) theatreGB; le théâtre de l'absurde the theatreGB of the absurd; aimer le théâtre classique/burlesque/expérimental to like classical/burlesque/experimental theatreGB; le théâtre de Molière/de Racine Molière's/Racine's plays; le théâtre antique Greek classical drama; de théâtre [acteur, directeur, billet] theatreGB ( épith); [décor, costume, masque] stage ( épith); fig [gestes] histrionic; c'est un homme de théâtre he's a man of the theatreGB; coup de théâtre lit coup de théâtre; fig dramatic turn of events, coup de théâtre sout;2 ( art dramatique) faire du théâtre ( comme profession) to be an actor; ( à l'école) to do drama; ( en amateur) to be involved in amateur dramatics; se destiner au théâtre to intend to go on stage; adapter une nouvelle pour le théâtre to adapt a short story for the stage; faire son théâtre○ fig to put on one's act; c'est du théâtre fig it's just a put-on○;3 ( lieu) theatreGB; le théâtre était plein the theatreGB was full; être le théâtre d'affrontements/d'émeutes fig to be the scene of fighting/of riots; le théâtre des opérations Mil the theatreGB of operations.théâtre de Boulevard farce; théâtre antique amphitheatreGB; théâtre de marionnettes puppet theatreGB; théâtre d'ombres shadow theatreGB; théâtre en plein air open-air theatreGB; théâtre de verdure = théâtre en plein air.[teatr] nom masculinA.1. [édifice - généralement] theatre2. [compagnie théâtrale] theatre companyelle veut faire du théâtre she wants to go on the stage ou to become an actress ou to actje vis pour le théâtre [acteur] I live for the theatre ou stageje préfère le théâtre au cinéma I prefer theatre ou plays to filmsle théâtre élisabéthain/romantique Elizabethan/Romantic theatre ou dramale théâtre de boulevard mainstream popular theatre (as first played in theatres on the Paris boulevards)6. [attitude pleine d'outrance] histrionicsle voilà qui fait son théâtre there he goes, putting on his usual actB.1. [lieu d'un événement] scenenotre région a été le théâtre de nombreuses mutations our part of the country has seen a lot of changes2. MILITAIREthéâtre d'opérations ou des opérations the theatre of operations————————de théâtre locution adjectivale[cours] drama (modificateur)[agence] booking[jumelles] opera (modificateur)[accessoire, décor] stage (modificateur)une femme de théâtre a woman of the stage ou theatre -
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4 folle
I.n. f. 'Fairy', 'pansy', effeminate homosexual. (The appellation grande folle is used to describe the histrionic, limp-wristed gay.)II.adj. Avoir une patte folle: To have 'a gammy leg', to be afflicted with a permanent limp.
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histrionic — HISTRIÓNIC, Ă, histrionici, ce, adj. De histrion, referitor la histrion. ♦ fig. Ipocrit, fals, şmecher. [pr.: tri o ] – Din fr. histrionique. Trimis de gall, 13.09.2007. Sursa: DEX 98 histriónic adj. m. (sil. tri o ), pl. histriónici; … Dicționar Român
Histrionic — His tri*on ic, Histrionical His tri*on ic*al, a. [L. histrionicus: cf. F. histrionique. See {Histrion}.] 1. Of or relating to the stage or a stageplayer; befitting a theatre; theatrical. [1913 Webster] 2. Affectedly dramatic; insincerely… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
histrionic — I adjective affected, aiming for effect, artificial, dramatic, embroidered, exaggerated, exhibitionistic, insincere, mannered, melodramatic, orotund, ostentatious, overacted, pretentious, scaenicus, self conscious, showy, stagy, stilted, striving … Law dictionary
histrionic — theatrical (figuratively, hypocritical ), 1640s, from L. histrionicus pertaining to an actor, from histrio (gen. histrionis) actor, said to be of Etruscan origin. The literal sense in English is from 1759 … Etymology dictionary
histrionic — adj *dramatic, theatrical, dramaturgic, melodramatic Analogous words: acting, playing, inpersonating (see ACT vb) … New Dictionary of Synonyms
histrionic — [adj] overly dramatic melodramatic, overacting, overplayed, theatrical, thespian; concepts 537,548 … New thesaurus
histrionic — ► ADJECTIVE 1) overly theatrical or melodramatic. 2) formal of or concerning actors or acting. ► NOUN (histrionics) ▪ dramatized behaviour designed to attract attention. DERIVATIVES histrionically adverb. ORIG … English terms dictionary
histrionic — [his΄trē än′ik] adj. [LL histrionicus < L histrio, actor; ult. of Etr orig.] 1. of, or having the nature of, acting or actors 2. overacted or overacting; theatrical; artificial; affected histrionically adv … English World dictionary
histrionic — [[t]hɪ̱striɒ̱nɪk[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n (disapproval) If you refer to someone s behaviour as histrionic, you are critical of it because it is very dramatic, exaggerated, and insincere. Dorothea let out a histrionic groan … English dictionary
histrionic — his·tri·on·ic (his″tre onґik) excessively dramatic or emotional; of or relating to the behavioral characteristics of histrionic personality disorder (q.v.) … Medical dictionary
histrionic — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. theatrical; affected, exaggerated, dramatic. See drama, affectation. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. dramatic, melodramatic, artificial, theatrical; see affected 2 . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus)… … English dictionary for students
