French word

conservatoire

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃sɛʁvatwaʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounconservatory

Example

Elle étudie au conservatoire pour le piano.

She studies piano at the conservatory.

Illustration for conservatoire (conservatory)

More examples

Il prend des cours au conservatoire pour améliorer sa technique.

He takes classes at the conservatory to improve his technique.

Core concept

A structured musical training setting that develops performers through regular lessons, assessment, and concerts.

Common phrases

  • aller au conservatoire

    go to the conservatory

  • entrer au conservatoire

    enroll in the conservatory

  • prendre des cours au conservatoire

    take classes at the conservatory

Similar words

école de musique: A school or class teaching instruments, singing, and music theory.
cours collectif: A music lesson attended by several students together.
cours particulier: A private music lesson between one teacher and one student.

Definition in French

Établissement public ou privé dispensant une formation musicale structurée avec professeurs, examens et concerts.

Word origin

French conservatoire derives through Italian conservatorio from Latin conservare, 'to preserve', reflecting the idea of maintaining and passing on organized artistic training.

Usage tips

  • French conservatoire usually means an arts-training institution, whereas the English word conservatory often means a glass room or greenhouse.

Other meanings

  • music schoolnoun

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