French Conversation · Level 55
73 words
French word
show
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃo/
Meaning
- masculine nounperformance
Example
Le show a duré deux heures.
The performance lasted two hours.
More examples
Ils ont organisé un show en plein air.
They put on a show outdoors.
Core concept
A public entertainment production designed to hold attention, whether performed live or recorded for viewing.
Common phrases
un show
a show
faire le show
stage a show
Similar words
spectacle: A lavish entertainment production emphasizing scenery, lighting, and sound.
représentation: A scheduled performance in a theater or similar venue.
concert: A public performance in which musicians play music for an audience.
numéro: A brief featured act performed by an individual or group.
Definition in French
Programme ou spectacle de divertissement présenté au public, en direct ou enregistré.
Word origin
French adopted show from English, where the noun developed from a verb meaning to display or let something be seen.
Usage tips
- In French, show can also describe conspicuous performance or behavior in the expression faire le show.
Other meanings
- shownoun
- programnoun
Opposites
- intimitéprivacynoun
- discrétiondiscretionnoun
Related words
- showmanshowmannoun
- showgirlshowgirlnoun
- showbizshow businessnoun