audition
audition; hearing
noun oh-dee-SYON Less Common
Origin: Latin 'auditio'
Also means
sense of hearing
Usage Note
Audition covers a theatrical or musical tryout (passer une audition = to audition) and the physiological sense of hearing. The verb auditionner means to audition. The related audience in French most often means a formal hearing or courtroom session.
Examples
"Elle a passé une audition pour le rôle."
Natural Translation
She auditioned for the part.
Literal Translation
She passed an audition for the role.
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