English–French

“theater” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/teatʁ/

Example

Nous allons au théâtre ce soir.

We are going to the theater tonight.

Illustration for théâtre (theater)

How to say “theater” in French

“Theater” in French is théâtre.

A live performance setting that also names the art and community formed around it.

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

Example sentences with théâtre

Nous avons pris une place au théâtre pour ce soir.

We got a seat at the theater for tonight.

Tips for using théâtre

  • In voir une pièce, pièce means a play, while théâtre refers more broadly to the venue, the performance, or the theatrical field.

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