English–French

“opening” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vɛʁnisaʒ/

Example

On va au vernissage ce soir.

We're going to the opening tonight.

Illustration for vernissage (opening)

How to say “opening” in French

“Opening” in French is vernissage.

A small preview gathering where critics, friends, and collectors view new artworks before the public opening.

Full entry for vernissage: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vernissage

Je t'invite au vernissage samedi.

I'm inviting you to the opening reception on Saturday.

Tips for using vernissage

  • Vernissage is masculine, so the example uses au vernissage, the contraction of à le vernissage.

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