theme
gb/θˈim/ us/θˈim/
A2
Anglais
~ 1800
téma, mondanivaló, főcímzene, főcímdal, témazene, tematika
NOM
B1
1
téma
A2
mondanivaló
B2
Schéma d’usage :
the theme of [something]
The main theme of the novel is friendship.
A regény fő témája a barátság.
Love and loss are recurring themes in his poetry.
A szerelem és a veszteség visszatérő témák a költészetében.
The film explores the theme of identity in modern society.
Her speech focused on the theme of environmental responsibility.
Trust is an important theme throughout the series.
Exemples pédagogiques
The theme of the story is hope.
A történet témája a remény.
We talked about the theme of the movie.
A film témájáról beszélgettünk.
The teacher asked us to write about the theme.
This song has a happy theme.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'theme' with 'plot'. The plot is what happens in a story, while the theme is the main idea or message.
Sens
Main subject or idea
Collocations
main theme
|recurring theme
|theme song
|theme park
|explore a theme
Synonymes
topic (Refers to the specific subject being discussed, not necessarily the deeper message.)
|
subject (General term for what something is about; less likely to imply an underlying message.)
Antonymes
detail (A small or specific fact, opposite of the broad central idea.)
Thèmes
arts
|education
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Définition
The main subject or idea in a book, movie, or talk.
The central topic or underlying message in a speech, piece of writing, film, or other creative work.
NOM
A2
2
Schéma d’usage :
the theme from [something]
I can still hum the theme from that old sitcom.
Még mindig el tudom dúdolni annak a régi vígjátéksorozatnak a főcímzenéjét.
The movie's theme became a hit single.
A film főcímdala sláger lett.
They played the Olympic theme during the ceremony.
Exemples pédagogiques
I like the theme from that show.
Tetszik annak a műsornak a főcímzenéje.
The movie's theme is very famous.
A film főcímdala nagyon híres.
He played the theme on his guitar.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think 'theme' here means the story's main idea; in this sense it refers to music instead.
Sens
Signature melody or tune
Collocations
theme song
|theme music
|play the theme
Synonymes
theme song (Specifically refers to the opening or closing song for a show or movie.)
Thèmes
music
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Définition
A special piece of music for a movie, TV show, or event.
A piece of music that is associated with and represents a film, television program, video game, or event.
NOM
A2
3
Schéma d’usage :
[event] has a [adjective] theme
The wedding had a beach theme.
Az esküvő tengerparti tematikájú volt.
The restaurant's theme is 1950s Americana.
Az étterem tematikája az 1950-es évek Amerikáját idézi.
They chose a Halloween theme for the party.
Exemples pédagogiques
The party has a red theme.
A buli témája a piros szín.
The restaurant has an old theme.
Az étterem régies tematikájú.
My birthday has a cat theme.
Sens
Unifying setting or style
Collocations
party theme
|wedding theme
|decorative theme
Synonymes
motif (A repeated design or pattern; in events, often more decorative than conceptual.)
Thèmes
lifestyle
|entertainment
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Définition
A style or idea that gives a party or place a special look or feeling.
A particular setting, style, or motif used to give a consistent feel to an event, party, or location.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
theme
API
GB/θˈim/
US/θˈim/
Syllabes et accentuation
theme (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (theme)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: theme
- Plural: themes
Famille de mots
Expressions
theme song
1/θˈim sˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Signature song for show or event
A special song for a movie, TV show, or event.
Exemples
- Everyone knows the Friends theme song.
- The show's theme song became very popular.
theme park
1/θˈim pˈɑɹk/
fixed phrase
Amusement park with specific themes
A large place with rides and shows based on special ideas like movies or history.
Exemples
- Disneyland is a famous theme park.
- Disneyland is the most famous theme park in the world.
- They spent all day at the theme park riding roller coasters.
- The new theme park is based on fairy tales.