overture in French
overture in French is ouverture — overture means a first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
overture in French
ouverture
(music) A musical introduction to a longer piece of music or a dramatic work (such as a play, an opera, or a motion picture). [from 17th c.]
What does "overture" mean?
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noun A first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
"The two countries made overtures toward peace."
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noun A piece of music that opens an opera, musical, or other larger work.
"The orchestra played the overture before the curtain rose."
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overture in a sentence
- The two countries made overtures toward peace.
- He made an overture of friendship after the argument.
- The orchestra played the overture before the curtain rose.
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What is "overture" in French?
"overture" in French is ouverture. overture means: A first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
How do you use "overture" in a sentence?
Example: "The two countries made overtures toward peace." In French, "overture" is ouverture.
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