Comédie-Française

Comédie-Française [kɔmedifrɑ̃sεz]

feminine noun

• la Comédie-Française the Comédie-Française (the French National Theatre)

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COMÉDIE-FRANÇAISE

This historic theatre company, also known as « le Théâtre-Français » or just « le Français », is particularly associated with Molière. It was founded in 1680. It has a mainly classical repertoire, though contemporary plays are also staged.

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Comédie-Française nf la Comédie-Française the Comédie-Française.

ⓘ Comédie-Française The oldest national theatre company, dating back to 1680, with premises in Paris, but also performing on tour.

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French national theatre company

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la Comédie-FrançaiseFrench national theatre company

LA COMÉDIE-FRANÇAISE

This state-subsidised company dates back to the seventeenth century; the theatre itself, officially called le Théâtre-Français or le Français, is situated in the rue de Richelieu in Paris. Its repertoire consists mainly of classical works, although modern plays are sometimes staged.