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commentary

/ˈkɒmənˌtəri/

/ˈkɑːmənˌtɛri/

commentarynoun

commentaries

/ˈkɒmənˌtəri/

/ˈkɑːmənˌtɛri/

Translations

commentaireTerme général; s'emploie aussi pour les commentaires en direct, notamment sportifs.

The sports commentary during the match was both informative and entertaining.

Le commentaire sportif pendant le match était à la fois informatif et divertissant.

Additional translations

gloseSurtout en contexte savant, religieux ou philologique.

Definitions

A spoken or written account that provides an explanation or interpretation of an event, situation, or text.

The sports commentary during the match was both informative and entertaining.

A series of notes or annotations that explain or discuss a text, often used in academic or religious contexts.

The professor's commentary on the ancient manuscript offered new insights into its historical context.

An expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation.

The political commentary in the newspaper sparked a heated debate among readers.

A spoken description of an event, especially a live sports broadcast, delivered as the action happens.

The radio commentary kept listeners glued to the thrilling final minutes of the game.

Synonyms

commentaryadjective

more commentary

Comp.

most commentary

Super.

/ˈkɒm.ən.tər.i/

/ˈkɑː.mən.ˌteri/

Used attributively before another noun to denote something providing explanatory remarks, e.g., "commentary track"

Translations

commentéS'emploie surtout pour désigner une version ou une édition accompagnée de commentaires.

The commentary edition of the film was released yesterday.

L'édition commentée du film est sortie hier.

Definitions

Providing or serving as explanatory or critical remarks on a subject.

The channel airs a nightly commentary show analyzing current affairs.