premiere partie: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal/Neutral. Common in arts, entertainment, and media contexts.
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What does “premiere partie” mean?
the first public performance of a play, film, opera, etc.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
the first public performance of a play, film, opera, etc.; a debut.
A premiere is the first showing or performance of a work to the public. By extension, it can refer to the most prominent or leading example of something (e.g., 'the premiere venue'). As a verb, it means to present something for the first time.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Spelling is identical. Usage is largely the same, though slightly more common in American media contexts. The verb usage is fully established in both varieties.
Connotations
Both carry connotations of glamour, exclusivity, and high-profile events in the arts.
Frequency
Slightly higher frequency in AmE due to the larger entertainment industry, but the difference is marginal.
Grammar
How to Use “premiere partie” in a Sentence
[The film] premieres [at the festival].[The channel] will premiere [the series] [on Friday].The premiere of [the show] was [a success].Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “premiere partie” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The documentary will premiere on BBC Two next month.
- She premiered her new play at the National Theatre.
American English
- The series premieres on HBO this Sunday.
- The band premiered their latest single during the awards show.
adverb
British English
- This film will be shown premiere on our streaming service.
American English
- The episode aired premiere on the network's app.
adjective
British English
- He attended the premiere screening in Leicester Square.
- It was the premiere event of the festival season.
American English
- She has premiere seating for all the Broadway openings.
- They secured a premiere spot for their advertisement.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in marketing and PR for product launches, especially in entertainment (e.g., 'the premiere of our new streaming service').
Academic
Used in film, theatre, and media studies to discuss the historical or cultural significance of a work's first showing.
Everyday
Discussing movies, TV shows, or theatre events one plans to see or has seen for the first time.
Technical
In broadcasting, refers to the first airing of a program. In software, can refer to the launch of a major version.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “premiere partie”
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Antonyms of “premiere partie”
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Common Mistakes When Using “premiere partie”
- Misspelling as 'premiére' with an accent (the accent is optional but less common in English).
- Using 'premiere' to mean simply 'best' without the 'first showing' connotation (e.g., 'He is the premiere chef' is less idiomatic than 'premier chef').
- Confusing verb tense: 'The film will be premiered' (passive) vs. 'The film will premiere' (active, more common).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
In English, the accent is optional. The unaccented form 'premiere' is now standard, though 'première' is sometimes used to evoke a sense of sophistication or to indicate the original French borrowing.
Yes, while most common for artistic works, it can be used for the first showing or launch of a TV series, a fashion collection, a software product, or even a significant public policy initiative, though this is more figurative.
'Premiere' (noun/verb) is about a first performance. 'Premier' (noun) is a prime minister or leader. 'Premier' (adjective) means first in importance, order, or position (e.g., 'the premier university').
Yes, the passive form is grammatically correct ('The movie was premiered at Sundance'). However, the active voice is often more concise and common ('The movie premiered at Sundance').
the first public performance of a play, film, opera, etc.
Premiere partie is usually formal/neutral. common in arts, entertainment, and media contexts. in register.
Premiere partie: in British English it is pronounced /ˈprɛmɪeə/, and in American English it is pronounced /prɪˈmɪr/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “All the premieres and none of the queues.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'PREMIere' as the PREMIer (first) event. It's the FIRST, like a primary event.
Conceptual Metaphor
AN EVENT IS A BIRTH (its debut, its coming into the world). A SOCIAL OCCASION IS A SPECTACLE (red carpet, celebrities).
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following sentences uses 'premiere' correctly as a verb?