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backstage

UK
/bækˈsteɪdʒ/
US
/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

Translations

backstagenoun
coulissesSens théâtral courant ; le mot est généralement au pluriel en français.
Visitors were allowed to tour the backstage after the performance.
Les visiteurs ont pu visiter les coulisses après la représentation.
coulissesAu figuré, pour désigner les aspects cachés ou internes d’un événement, d’une organisation ou d’une production.
The documentary gave viewers a backstage look at the making of the film.
Le documentaire a offert aux spectateurs un aperçu des coulisses de la réalisation du film.
Synonyms
behind the scenes
dressing room
green room
offstage
back area
backstageadjective
UK
/bækˈsteɪdʒ/
US
/bækˈsteɪdʒ/
des coulissesSe dit de ce qui concerne l’espace situé hors de la scène, dans un théâtre.
The backstage crew worked tirelessly to ensure the play ran smoothly.
L’équipe des coulisses a travaillé sans relâche pour que la pièce se déroule sans accroc.
en coulissesSe dit, au figuré, de ce qui se passe hors de la vue du public.
There were many backstage negotiations before the final decision was announced.
Il y a eu de nombreuses négociations en coulisses avant l’annonce de la décision finale.
Synonyms
offstage
behind the scenes
hidden
private
secret
backstageadverb
UK
/ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
US
/ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
en coulissesDans un théâtre : à l’arrière de la scène, hors de la vue du public.
The actors waited nervously backstage before their big performance.
Les acteurs attendaient nerveusement en coulisses avant leur grande représentation.
Additional translations
dans les coulissesVariante plus explicite, fréquente dans l’usage concret et figuré.
Synonyms
in private
offstage
behind the scenes
out of sight
privately
behind the curtain
out of public view

Definitions

backstagenoun
The area in a theater out of view of the audience, especially the wings or dressing rooms.
Visitors were allowed to tour the backstage after the performance.
A behind-the-scenes area or situation, often used metaphorically to describe the inner workings or private aspects of an event or organization.
The documentary gave viewers a backstage look at the making of the film.
backstageadjective
Relating to the area in a theater where actors prepare and wait to perform, not visible to the audience.
The backstage crew worked tirelessly to ensure the play ran smoothly.
Pertaining to activities or information that are not publicly known or visible, often secretive or behind the scenes.
There were many backstage negotiations before the final decision was announced.
backstageadverb
In or to the area behind the stage in a theater, especially where performers prepare and wait to go on stage.
The actors waited nervously backstage before their big performance.
In secret or out of public view, often referring to activities or discussions that are not meant to be seen or known by the public.
The negotiations were conducted backstage, away from the media's attention.
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