Jouer un rôle
Example: Elle va jouer un rôle important dans ce concert.
Definition
"Jouer un rôle" means to perform or act a part, especially in a musical or theatrical context. It involves taking on a specific character or function within a performance, as in the phrase, 'She is going to play an important role in this concert.'
Translations
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play a role -
desempeñar un papel -
een rol spelen -
fer un paper -
eine Rolle spielen
Etymology
The phrase "jouer un rôle" comes from French, where "jouer" means to play and "rôle" means role or part. Originally, it referred to acting in a theatrical play, but it expanded metaphorically to include various forms of performance, including music. Did you know? The word "rôle" itself comes from the Latin "rotulus," meaning a roll of paper, referring to the script actors used.
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