parterre

• Substantiv, das im Gartenbau ein Zierbeet mit ornamentalen Blumenbeeten und Wegen bezeichnet oder im Theater den hinteren Teil des Parketts bzw. den Erdgeschossbereich unter dem Balkon.

A noun referring to an ornamental flower garden with beds and paths arranged to form a pattern, or to the seating area at the rear of the main floor beneath the balconies in a theater.

1. Ornamental gardenC1formal

   A formal garden with flower beds and paths arranged in a decorative pattern, often seen in large estates or parks.

   Parterre

   • The palace's parterre was meticulously designed with symmetrical flower beds.
   • Visitors admired the intricate patterns of the parterre from the terrace.
   • The gardener spent hours maintaining the parterre's geometric shapes.

   Synonymeformal garden

2. Theatre seating areaC1formalbritish

   The section of seats in a theatre located at the rear of the main floor, typically beneath the balconies.

   Parkett

   • We had excellent seats in the parterre for the opera.
   • The parterre offers a good view of the stage without being too close.
   • Tickets in the parterre are often more affordable than those in the stalls.

   Synonymepit