French word

musée

Pronunciation

IPA/myze/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmuseum

Example

Nous allons au musée demain.

We are going to the museum tomorrow.

Illustration for musée (museum)

More examples

On va au musée pour voir une exposition.

We are going to the museum to see an exhibition.

Core concept

A public collection made visible in rooms that invite study and discovery.

Common phrases

  • aller au musée

    go to the museum

  • visiter le musée

    visit the museum

  • les horaires du musée

    the museum's opening hours

Similar words

galerie: An art space displaying paintings, sculptures, and other works, sometimes for sale.
exposition: A temporary public display of paintings, objects, or other works.
bibliothèque: A facility that collects and organizes books and materials for reading or borrowing.
théâtre: A venue with seating and a stage for plays, music, and other performances.

Definition in French

Institution culturelle qui protège des objets, organise des expositions et propose des activités éducatives ouvertes au public.

Word origin

Musée entered French through Latin museum from Greek Mouseion, a place connected with the Muses and learning.

Usage tips

  • In Nous allons au musée, au combines à and le, and musée is masculine despite its final -ée.

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