concert
/kɔ̃.sɛʁ/masculine
The English phrase 'concert' is translated into French as concert.
The word refers to a musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part.
Meaning: a musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, the term un spectacle is commonly used to refer to both formal and informal concerts.
How does it change in a sentence?
concert is a masculine noun, so it is preceded by the masculine indefinite article un (e.g., un concert). When using the preposition à (to/at), the contraction au is used because concert is masculine, resulting in au concert.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables and is pronounced /kɔ̃.sɛʁ/.
Did you know?
- The French word concert can be used metaphorically in the phrase un concert de critiques to describe a simultaneous barrage of complaints or criticisms.
- The term concertation exists in French to describe a formal process of consultation or discussion to reach an agreement.
- The French word concert is borrowed from the Italian word concerto, which comes from the verb concertare meaning 'to agree' or 'to arrange'.
Examples in context
- Il va au concert.He is going to the concert.This sentence is useful for showing the use of concert with the verb 'va' (to go).Tatoeba #971278 by sacredceltic, translation #294213 by CK
- Tu vas au concert.You're going to the concert.This sentence is useful for showing the use of concert with the verb 'vas' (to go).Tatoeba #2568849 by Amastan, translation #10741353 by sundown
- Tom va au concert.Tom's going to the concert.This sentence is useful for showing the use of concert with a proper noun.Tatoeba #2568852 by Amastan, translation #10741357 by sundown
- J'aimerais assister à un concert ce soir.I would like to attend a concert tonight.
- On va voir un concert sympa ce soir dans un petit bar du quartier.We're going to see a nice concert tonight at a small bar in the neighborhood.
- Je pense aller voir un spectacle ce weekend à Montréal.I'm planning to go see a concert this weekend in Montreal.
- Un concert de jazzA jazz concert
- Un spectacle musical pop-rockA pop-rock musical show
- Le concert a lieu à l'Opéra Garnier.The concert takes place at the Opéra Garnier.
- J'ai hâte d'aller au concert ce soir !I can't wait to go to the concert tonight!
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Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are discussing their weekend plans.
- HugoEst-ce que tu veux aller au concert ?Do you want to go to the concert?
- EmmaOui, j'adore ce concert !Yes, I love this concert!
- HugoLe concert commence à vingt heures.The concert starts at eight p.m.
- EmmaC'est parfait pour nous, Hugo.That is perfect for us, Hugo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “concert” translations and entries concert, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries concert, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
