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a large tent used for outdoor events or performances, typically featuring a high peaked roof and often serving as a temporary venue
grande tente, chapiteau
a musical or dramatic performance that takes place in daytime, especially in the afternoon
séance en matinée, matinée
(law) a person or entity to whom property, rights, or obligations are transferred or delegated by another party through a legal assignment
cessionnaire
an individual who participates in a conference or meeting
auditeur, auditrice
the recipient of goods or merchandise that have been shipped or transported
consignataire, destinataire
the point in the orbit of a celestial body, such as a satellite or moon, where it is closest to the Earth
périgée
a loose, flowing garment, typically made of a light, sheer fabric such as silk or chiffon, that is worn by women as a nightgown or a dressing gown
négligé
a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people
mêlée, bagarre
the recorded ancestry or lineage of individuals, typically in the context of their descendants tracing back to a common ancestor
ascendance
quick, witty, and clever conversation or exchange of remarks
repartie, esprit
the unpredictable changes or fluctuations in circumstances, often involving alternating periods of success and adversity
vicissitudes
the state of disuse or neglect, often resulting in the abandonment or cessation of a practice, custom, or law
désuétude
a statement or advice that is no longer effective or interesting because it has been repeated over and over again
platitude
physical beauty or attractiveness, often characterized by aesthetically pleasing features, especially that of a woman
beauté, vénusté
a short section of a musical performance such as a fugue, opera, suite, etc. that introduces the main theme or subject
prélude
a feeling characterized by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or energy
lassitude, langueur
