grandstand

• Nom désignant soit la tribune principale couverte d'un stade ou d'un hippodrome, avec des places pour les spectateurs, soit l'ensemble des spectateurs qui s'y trouvent.

A noun referring to either the main seating structure with a roof at a sports ground or racetrack, or collectively to the spectators seated there.

1. Covered seating areaB1formal

   A large, roofed structure with tiered seats for spectators at a sports stadium or racetrack.

   Tribune couverte

   • We bought tickets in the grandstand for the final match.
   • The grandstand was packed with cheering fans.
   • From the grandstand, you get a perfect view of the finish line.

   Synonymesstandtribune

2. Spectators collectivelyB2informal

   The audience or group of people watching an event from such a structure.

   Public des tribunes

   • The grandstand roared as the home team scored.
   • The performer waved to the grandstand after the show.
   • The entire grandstand rose to its feet for a standing ovation.

   Synonymesaudiencecrowd

• Verbe signifiant se comporter de manière théâtrale ou se faire valoir ostensiblement afin d'attirer l'attention ou d'impressionner le public, souvent dans un contexte politique ou public.

A verb meaning to behave dramatically or show off in order to attract attention or impress an audience, often in a political or public context.

1. Show off for attentionC1informalamerican

   To behave or perform in a showy, exaggerated way to attract attention or impress an audience.

   Se faire remarquer

   • The politician was accused of grandstanding during the debate.
   • He tends to grandstand whenever there's a camera around.
   • The player was grandstanding instead of passing the ball to his teammate.

   Synonymesham it uphotdogpeacockpostureshow offshowboatstrutswagger