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théâtral

theatrical, dramatic

adjective teh-ah-TRAL Rare

Usage Note

Théâtral describes both what literally relates to the theatre (une saison théâtrale) and behaviour that is exaggeratedly dramatic or stagey. The plural masculine is théâtraux and the feminine théâtrale/théâtrales. The adverb théâtralement is used when commenting on someone's over-the-top manner.

Examples

"Son geste était un peu trop théâtral."

Natural Translation

His gesture was a little too theatrical.

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