spectacle

• Nom désignant une représentation visuellement impressionnante, un spectacle ou un événement remarquable, souvent frappant ou inhabituel à observer.

A noun referring to a visually striking performance, display, or event, often impressive or unusual to watch.

1. Impressive public displayB2formal

   A visually striking performance or public event, often grand or elaborate.

   Spectacle impressionnant

   • The fireworks display was a magnificent spectacle.
   • The parade was a colorful spectacle that drew huge crowds.
   • The opening ceremony of the Olympics is always a spectacular spectacle.

   Synonymesdisplayexhibitionextravaganzapageantparadeperformanceshowspectaculartableau

2. Unusual or ridiculous sightB2informal

   An event or sight that is striking, unusual, or even ridiculous.

   spectacle

   • He made a spectacle of himself by shouting in the restaurant.
   • The politician's outburst was a public spectacle.
   • The fight in the street was an embarrassing spectacle.

   Synonymescuriositydisplayexhibitionlaughingstockpageantphenomenonsceneshowsight

3. Eyeglasses (plural)B1formal

   A pair of glasses worn to correct vision.

   Lunettes de vue

   • She put on her spectacles to read the fine print.
   • He cleaned his spectacles with a soft cloth.
   • The old man adjusted his spectacles on his nose.