English–French

“opera” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/opeʁa/

Example

Je vais à l'opéra ce soir.

I am going to the opera tonight.

Illustration for opéra (opera)

How to say “opera” in French

“Opera” in French is opéra.

A large theatrical work where characters reveal the plot through sustained singing.

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

Example sentences with opéra

Elle travaille à l'opéra comme costumière.

She works at the opera as a costume designer.

Tips for using opéra

  • The phrase à l'opéra uses the elided article l' after à, as in Je vais à l'opéra ce soir.

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