noun
die Revue, -n
revue
The German word "Revue" is a noun borrowed from French, meaning a "review" or a type of theatrical entertainment featuring a series of short sketches, songs, and dances.
- In German, "Revue" often refers to a variety show or a summary presentation.
- It is sometimes used metaphorically to mean a review or retrospective of events.
Similar words:
- "Rückblick" (retrospective, review)
- "Durchsicht" (inspection, review)
- "Vorführung" (performance, presentation)
Difference:
- "Revue" typically emphasizes an entertaining or artistic presentation format, whereas "Rückblick" and "Durchsicht" refer more to analytical or observational reviewing processes.
- "Vorführung" highlights the act of presenting, but not necessarily in the revue-style variety show sense.
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Examples
Die Revue findet jeden Samstag statt.noun
The revue takes place every Saturday.
Viele Zuschauer erfreuten sich an den farbenfrohen Revuen.noun
Many spectators enjoyed the colorful revues.
Hast du bereits Karten für die neue Revue?noun
Do you already have tickets for the new revue?
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