understudy in French
understudy in French is doublure, doubler — understudy means a performer who learns a role well enough to step in if the usual actor cannot perform.
understudy in French
doublure
A performer who understudies; a standby for a study (9).
doubler
To study or know a role to such an extent as to be able to replace the normal performer when required.
What does "understudy" mean?
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noun A performer who learns a role well enough to step in if the usual actor cannot perform.
"The understudy got her big break when the lead actress fell ill."
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verb To learn a role thoroughly so as to be ready to replace the regular performer.
"He understudied the lead for six months before finally getting his own show."
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understudy in a sentence
- The understudy got her big break when the lead actress fell ill.
- He understudied the lead for six months before finally getting his own show.
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What is "understudy" in French?
"understudy" in French is doublure, doubler. understudy means: A performer who learns a role well enough to step in if the usual actor cannot perform.
How do you use "understudy" in a sentence?
Example: "The understudy got her big break when the lead actress fell ill." In French, "understudy" is doublure, doubler.
Are there other ways to say "understudy" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "understudy": doublure, doubler.
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