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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMatinee
/ˈmæt.ɪ.neɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A musical or dramatic performance held in the daytime, usually in the afternoon.
"We bought tickets for the Saturday matinee of the new Broadway musical." - 2
A daytime reception or social gathering.
"The society club hosted a literary matinee for local authors."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word 'matinée' (meaning 'morning', from 'matin', morning), originating from Latin 'matutinus' (of the morning). In the 19th century, the term shifted in English to designate a theatrical or musical performance held in the afternoon.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Matinee" is said worldwide
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matinée
Transliteration: matinée
"Nous allons voir la matinée du film ce samedi."
Matinée
Transliteration: Matinee
"Wir besuchen die Vormittags- oder Nachmittagsvorstellung im Theater."
matinée
Transliteration: matinée
"Abbiamo preso i biglietti per la matinée di domenica."
matinée
Transliteration: matinée
"Fuimos a la función de matinée en el cine del centro."
matinê
Transliteration: matinê
"As crianças adoram ir à matinê de domingo."
दोपहर का शो
Transliteration: dopahar ka sho
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"हम फिल्म का दोपहर का शो देखने गए थे।"
日场
Transliteration: rì chǎng
Script: 中文汉字
"我们买了周六下午戏剧的日场票。"
matine
Transliteration: matine
Script: 한국어 한글
"우리는 일요일 오후 마티네 공연을 관람했다."
マチネ
Transliteration: matine
Script: 日本語
"土曜日の午後のマチネ公演のチケットを予約しました。"
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