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grandstands

/ˈɡræn.stændz/

Translations

grandstandnoun

grandstands

/ˈɡræn.stænd/

The fans filled the grandstand to watch the championship game.

Les supporters ont rempli la tribune pour regarder le match de championnat.

Additional translations

publicAu sens figuré, pour désigner les spectateurs ou l’auditoire.

Synonyms

spectator area

viewing platform

grandstandverb

grandstands

grandstanded

Past Simple

grandstanded

Past Participle

grandstanding

Gerund

/ˈɡræn(d)stænd/

/ˈɡræn(d)ˌstænd/

se donner en spectacleSens figuré : chercher à attirer l’attention ou les applaudissements.

The politician was accused of grandstanding during the debate to win over the audience.

Le politicien a été accusé de se donner en spectacle pendant le débat pour rallier le public.

Synonyms

show off

grandstandnoun

A large and usually permanent structure with tiers of seats for spectators at a sporting event or other public performance.

The fans filled the grandstand to watch the championship game.

The main seating area in a stadium or arena, often covered, where the most important or highest-paying spectators sit.

The VIPs were seated in the grandstand to get the best view of the concert.

The spectators or audience considered collectively.

His fiery speech was delivered for the grandstand, not for serious debate.

grandstandverb

To perform or act in a way that seeks to attract applause or favorable attention from spectators or the public.

The politician was accused of grandstanding during the debate to win over the audience.