intermission

UK
/ˌɪntəˈmɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/
intermissionnoun
intermissions
pl
UK
/ˌɪntəˈmɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/
Translations
The audience eagerly awaited the second act after the intermission.
Le public attendait avec impatience le deuxième acte après l’entracte.
Additional translations
pauseEmploi plus général, pour une interruption brève d’une activité ou d’un événement.
Definitions
A short break between the parts of a performance, such as a play, concert, or film.
The audience eagerly awaited the second act after the intermission.
A pause or interval between periods of activity or events.
The team took an intermission to discuss their strategy for the next half of the game.
intermissionadjective
more intermission
Comp.
most intermission
Super.
UK
/ˌɪntəˈmɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "intermission music").
Translations
d'entracteSe dit surtout d’éléments liés à l’entracte ; emploi attributif.
The theater played intermission music while the curtains were closed.
Le théâtre a diffusé de la musique d’entracte pendant que les rideaux étaient fermés.
Definitions
Relating to, occurring during, or suitable for an intermission.
The theater played intermission music while the curtains were closed.