orchestre
orchestra
The French word 'orchestre' is used similar to English 'orchestra'. It refers to a large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, typically including strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion. Like its English counterpart, 'orchestre' can also be used to refer to the place where those musicians sit in a theatre.
Example sentences using: orchestre
L'orchestre joue une symphonie de Beethoven
The orchestra is playing a Beethoven symphony
This sentence shows the word 'orchestre' in the context of a group of musicians playing a musical piece. The term 'symphonie de Beethoven' refers to a symphony composed by Beethoven, a famous composer.
Il est le chef de l'orchestre
He is the conductor of the orchestra
This sentence uses 'orchestre' to denote a group of musicians led by a conductor. In this context, 'chef de l'orchestre' means the conductor or the leader of the orchestra, who directs the musicians.
Je vais auditionner pour l'orchestre local
I am going to audition for the local orchestra
In this sentence, 'orchestre' is used in the context of a person auditioning to join a group of musicians. The phrase 'l'orchestre local' indicates the orchestra in the person's local area or community.