Example: Les étudiants se sont rassemblés dans l'amphithéâtre pour la conférence.
Definition
"L'amphithéâtre" refers to a large, usually circular or oval, open-air venue with tiered seating used for events such as lectures, performances, or sports. It is commonly found in educational or historical contexts, like a university auditorium or ancient Roman arena.
Translations
the amphitheater
el anfiteatro
het amfitheater
l'amfiteatre
das Amphitheater
Etymology
The word "l'amphithéâtre" comes from the Latin 'amphitheatrum,' derived from the Greek 'amphítheatron,' meaning 'theatre with seats on both sides.' Did you know it originally described ancient Roman open-air arenas where spectators sat all around the performance area?
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"L'amphithéâtre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the amphitheater