revue

/ʁə.vy/
nounIntermediate
formal

A magazine, especially one that features articles, photographs, or reviews on a particular subject.

Cette revue scientifique publie des articles sur les dernières découvertes.

This scientific journal publishes articles on the latest discoveries.

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The term 'revue' can refer to both printed magazines and digital publications.

literary

A theatrical performance consisting of a series of short sketches, songs, or dances.

La revue de cabaret était pleine de couleurs et de musique.

The cabaret revue was full of colors and music.

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This usage is less common in modern French but still recognized.

Collocations

revue de pressepress reviewrevue scientifiquescientific journalrevue de modefashion magazine

Synonyms

Related Phrases

faire une revuephrase
to review or inspect

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'revue' depends heavily on context. In most cases, it refers to a magazine, but in older texts, it may refer to a theatrical performance.

Gold Rule

Primary Meaning

When in doubt, assume 'revue' means 'magazine' unless the context clearly indicates a theatrical performance.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'revue', meaning 'review' or 'inspection', derived from the verb 'revoir' (to see again).

📝Usage Notes

'Revue' can refer to both a magazine and a theatrical performance, but the magazine sense is more common in modern usage.

Word Breakdown

re-
again
prefix
+
-vue
view or sight
suffix
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