amphithéâtre

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French

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin amphitheātrum, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀμφιθέᾱτρον (amphithéātron).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.fi.te.atʁ/ ~ /ɑ̃.fi.te.ɑtʁ/
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Noun

amphithéâtre m (plural amphithéâtres)

  1. amphitheatre
  2. lecture theatre
    Synonym: (Belgium) auditoire

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