gradin

tier (seating row)

noun grah-DAN Rare

Origin: From grade, 'step', from Latin gradus.

Also means

terrace (step)

Usage Note

Gradin refers to a stepped or tiered row of seating in a stadium, theatre, or amphitheatre — the plural gradins is far more common, as seating sections consist of multiple tiers. The word also applies to terraced steps in landscape design or ancient amphitheatres. Les gradins étaient bondés means the stands were packed.

Examples

"Les gradins du stade étaient pleins."

Natural Translation

The stadium tiers were full.

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