pièce de théâtre

French

Etymology

Literally "piece of theatre." Pièce is derived from Latin pettia, which in turn comes from Proto-Celtic *kʷezdis via Gaulish. Théâtre is derived from theatrum, which in turn comes from Greek θέατρον (théatron, “a place for viewing”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pjɛs də te.atʁ/ ~ /pjɛs də te.ɑtʁ/
• Homophone: pièces de théâtre

Noun

pièce de théâtre f (plural pièces de théâtre)

1. play (theatrical performance)

   Synonym: pièce