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overture

UK
/ˈəʊ.və.tjʊə/
US
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.tʃʊr/

Translations

overturenoun
overtures
pl
UK
/ˈəʊ.və.tjʊə/
US
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.tʃʊr/
ouvertureMusique; pièce orchestrale d’ouverture.
The overture set the tone for the entire opera, captivating the audience from the start.
L’ouverture a donné le ton de tout l’opéra, captivant le public dès le début.
offreSens diplomatique ou relationnel: proposition visant à ouvrir des négociations ou à établir un contact.
The company made an overture to the local government to discuss potential partnerships.
L’entreprise a fait une offre au gouvernement local pour discuter de partenariats potentiels.
préludeAu sens figuré: introduction à quelque chose de plus important.
The meeting was an overture to a series of negotiations between the two companies.
La réunion était un prélude à une série de négociations entre les deux entreprises.
Synonyms
prelude
approach
introduction
prologue
proposal
offer
advance
overtureverb
overtured
Past Simple
overtured
Past Participle
overturing
Gerund
Rare and formal; chiefly means ‘to make an overture or approach’.
proposerEmploi rare, surtout dans un contexte diplomatique ou formel.
The ambassador overtured the opposition leaders to explore the possibility of a ceasefire.
L’ambassadeur a proposé aux dirigeants de l’opposition d’explorer la possibilité d’un cessez-le-feu.
Synonyms
make advances
present
initiate
solicit
broach
tender
proffer
approach
offer
propose
overturingnoun

overture

overtures
pl
The overturing of the vehicle caused a major traffic jam on the highway.
Le renversement du véhicule a provoqué un important embouteillage sur l'autoroute.
Additional translations
capotageSurtout pour un véhicule qui se retourne.
Synonyms
overture
prelude
introduction
opening
approach
proposal
offer
advance
initiative
entreaty
proposition

Definitions

overturenoun
An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, suite, play, oratorio, or other extended composition.
The overture set the tone for the entire opera, captivating the audience from the start.
An introduction to something more substantial.
The meeting was an overture to a series of negotiations between the two companies.
A proposal or offer made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship.
The company made an overture to the local government to discuss potential partnerships.
A stand-alone orchestral work performed in a single movement, often intended for concert performance rather than as a prelude to a stage work.
Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture remains a popular concert piece in symphony halls worldwide.
overtureverb
To make or present an approach, proposal, or offer to someone in order to initiate discussion or negotiation.
The ambassador overtured the opposition leaders to explore the possibility of a ceasefire.
overturingnoun
The act of overturning or the state of being overturned.
The overturing of the vehicle caused a major traffic jam on the highway.
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