Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/te.atʁ/

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Translation

theatre

Word origin

From Latin theatrum, borrowed from Greek theatron ('a place for viewing'), from theasthai ('to behold').

Origin
Greek
Root
theatron
English cognates
theatre, theatrical, theory

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralthéâtres

Examples

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We are going to the theatre tonight.

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My friend is acting in a play.

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The theatre is near the station.

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She loves the theatre very much.

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There is a new theatre in town.

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This word is part of lesson 34.