English–French

“orchestra” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔʁkɛstʁ/

Example

L'orchestre joue bien ce soir.

The orchestra plays well tonight.

Illustration for orchestre (orchestra)

How to say “orchestra” in French

“Orchestra” in French is orchestre.

A coordinated group of instrumentalists, with string, wind, and percussion sections following one conductor.

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

Example sentences with orchestre

L'orchestre de chambre répète demain.

The chamber orchestra rehearses tomorrow.

Tips for using orchestre

  • Orchestre is masculine despite ending in -e, so the forms are un orchestre and l'orchestre.

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