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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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