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spectacle

show, spectacle

noun spek-TAK-luh Less Common

Also means

sight, scene

Usage Note

Spectacle covers live performances (theatre, circus, concert) as well as an impressive or striking scene. Le monde du spectacle refers to the entertainment industry. Donner en spectacle means to make a scene or to draw attention to oneself in an embarrassing way.

Examples

"Le spectacle a commencé à vingt heures précises."

Natural Translation

The show started at exactly eight o'clock.

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