amphitheatre

• Substantif désignant un grand bâtiment de forme ovale ou circulaire, doté de rangées de sièges en gradins autour d'un espace central ouvert, utilisé pour des spectacles, des compétitions ou des représentations. Il peut aussi désigner une salle de spectacle ou un espace de réunion en gradins.

A noun referring to a large, oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats around an open space, used for performances, contests, or spectacles.

1. Ancient arenaB1formal

   A large, oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats around an open space, used in ancient times for public spectacles, contests, and performances.

   amphithéâtre antique

   • The Roman amphitheatre could hold over 50,000 spectators.
   • Gladiators fought in the center of the amphitheatre.
   • We visited the ancient amphitheatre in Verona.

   Synonymesarenacoliseumstadium

2. Modern venueB1formal

   A modern, often circular or semi-circular building or room with rising rows of seats, designed for lectures, concerts, or medical demonstrations.

   Amphithéâtre moderne

   • The lecture was held in a large amphitheatre at the university.
   • Medical students observed the surgery from the amphitheatre.
   • The concert took place in a natural amphitheatre formed by the hills.

   Synonymesarenaauditoriumstadiumtheatre