pièce de théâtre

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French

Etymology

Literally "piece of theatre." Pièce is derived from Latin pettia, which in turn comes from Proto-Celtic *kʷezdis via Gaulish. Théâtre is derived from theatrum, which in turn comes from Greek θέατρον (théatron, a place for viewing).

Pronunciation

Noun

pièce de théâtre f (plural pièces de théâtre)

  1. play (theatrical performance)
    Synonym: pièce