spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Anglais
~ 4000
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Schéma d’usage :
a [adjective] spectacle
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Synonymes
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Antonymes
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Collocations
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Thèmes
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- The fireworks display was a stunning spectacle.
- The opening ceremony was a spectacle of light and sound.
- Tourists gathered to witness the spectacle of the parade.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Nom
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Schéma d’usage :
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Synonymes
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Antonymes
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Collocations
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Thèmes
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- He made quite a spectacle of himself at the party by shouting at the host.
- The politician caused a spectacle when she stormed out of the interview.
- Please don’t make a spectacle in front of the guests.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She made a spectacle at the party.
- He made a spectacle of himself when he fell.
- Don't make a spectacle in front of people.
Nom
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Synonymes
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Antonymes
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Collocations
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Thèmes
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Exemples
- He adjusted his spectacles before reading the letter.
- She bought new spectacles for reading small print.
- The old man peered over his spectacles at the children.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
spectacle
API
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
spec - tacle (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Famille de mots
Forms
spectacles
noun
Core family
spectacular
adjective B1
spectator
noun B1
Related words
spectacularly
adverb
spectate
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unspectacular
adjective
Advanced or less common
spectacled
adjective
Expressions
make a spectacle of oneself
1/mˈeɪk ə spˈɛktəkəl əv wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom
Behave embarrassingly in public
To act in a way that makes people look at you and feel uncomfortable.
Exemples
- He made a spectacle of himself by singing loudly on the train.
- She didn’t want to make a spectacle of herself at the wedding.