English–French
“comic opera” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/opeʁakomik/
Example
Hier, j'ai entendu un extrait d'un opéra-comique à la radio.
Yesterday, I heard an excerpt from a comic opera on the radio.
How to say “comic opera” in French
“Comic opera” in French is opéra-comique.
A stage performance where sung numbers and spoken scenes take turns within one dramatic work.
Example sentences with opéra-comique
On a parlé de l'opéra-comique pendant la pause.
They talked about comic opera during the break.
Tips for using opéra-comique
- Despite comique, the term identifies a genre with spoken dialogue and does not simply mean a funny opera.