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la pièce de théâtre
play
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How do you say pièce de théâtre in French?
How do you pronounce pièce de théâtre in French?
pièce de théâtre is pronounced /la pjɛs də teɑtʁ/ in French.
Example sentences
La pièce de théâtre classique que nous avons vue était magnifique et émouvante.
The classic theatrical play that we saw was magnificent and moving.
Cette nouvelle pièce de théâtre française a remporté plusieurs prix prestigieux grâce à sa qualité remarquable.
This new French theatrical play won several prestigious awards thanks to its remarkable quality.
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Why is it feminine?
Pièce de théâtre is feminine because it derives from the Latin "pecia" (a feminine noun meaning piece or patch), which retained its feminine gender in Old French and modern French. The word "théâtre" is masculine, but the gender of the compound phrase is determined by the head noun "pièce," making the entire expression feminine.
What is the French word for play?
The French word for play is la pièce de théâtre — feminine.
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