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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