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Meaning of "cirque" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CIRQUE

From French, from Latin circus ring, circle, circus.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CIRQUE

cirque  [sɜːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CIRQUE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cirque is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CIRQUE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cirque

A cirque is an amphitheatre-like valley head, formed at the head of a valley glacier by erosion. Alternative names for this landform are corrie and cwm. A cirque may also be a similarly shaped landform arising from fluvial erosion. The concave amphitheatre shape is open on the downhill side corresponding to the flatter area of the stage, while the cupped seating section is generally steep, cliff-like slopes down which ice and glaciated debris combine and converge from the three or more higher sides. The floor of the cirque ends up bowl shaped as it is the complex convergence zone of combining ice flows from multiple directions and their accompanying rock burdens, hence experiences somewhat greater erosion forces, and is most often overdeepened below the level of the cirque's low-side outlet and its down slope valley. If the cirque is subject to seasonal melting, the floor of the cirque most often forms a tarn behind the moraine, glacial till or bedrock lip marking the downstream limit of glacial overdeepening of the basin, which serves as a dam at the outlet.

Definition of cirque in the English dictionary

The definition of cirque in the dictionary is Also called: corrie, cwm. a semicircular or crescent-shaped basin with steep sides and a gently sloping floor formed in mountainous regions by the erosive action of a glacier. Other definition of cirque is a circle, circlet, or ring.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CIRQUE


artwork
ˈɑːtˌwɜːk
berk
bɜːk
berserk
bəˈzɜːk
burke
bɜːk
dirk
dɜːk
framework
ˈfreɪmˌwɜːk
homework
ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk
housework
ˈhaʊsˌwɜːk
jerk
dʒɜːk
kirk
kɜːk
merc
mɜːk
merk
mɜːk
network
ˈnɛtˌwɜːk
paperwork
ˈpeɪpəˌwɜːk
patchwork
ˈpætʃˌwɜːk
Pet.
pɜːk
teamwork
ˈtiːmˌwɜːk
Turk
tɜːk
wickerwork
ˈwɪkəˌwɜːk
work
wɜːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CIRQUE

circussy
circusy
cire
cire perdue
Cirebon
Cirenaica
Cirencester
cirl
cirl bunting
cirrate
cirrhipede
cirrhosed
cirrhosis
cirrhosis of the liver
cirrhotic
cirri
cirriform
cirrigrade
cirriped

WORDS THAT END LIKE CIRQUE

Albuquerque
antique
barque
boutique
clique
critique
Dunkerque
jerque
letter of marque
letters of marque
marque
Martinique
Mozambique
politique
pratique
remarque
semicirque
technique
torque
unique

Synonyms and antonyms of cirque in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cirque» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CIRQUE

Find out the translation of cirque to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cirque from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cirque» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

冰斗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cirque
570 millions of speakers

English

cirque
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दंगल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سيرك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

цирк
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cirque
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বৃত্তাকার ক্রীড়াভূমি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cirque
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cirque
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zirkus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

圏谷
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

서커스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cirque
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chổ đất trủng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சர்க்யூ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चक्रव्यूह
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

buzyalağı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

circo glaciale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Cyrk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

цирк
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Cirque
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

cirque
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Cirque
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cirque
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

botn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cirque

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CIRQUE»

The term «cirque» is very widely used and occupies the 18.691 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CIRQUE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cirque» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cirque» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cirque

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CIRQUE»

Discover the use of cirque in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cirque and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Cirque Du Freak (The Saga of Darren Shan, Book 1)
The chilling Saga of Darren Shan, the ordinary schoolboy plunged into the vampire world.
Darren Shan, 2011
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Cirque Du Freak #1: A Living Nightmare: Book 1 in the Saga ...
In the tradition of Stephen King's 'Salem's Lot, Cirque Du Freak is the frightening saga of a young boy whose visit to a mysterious freak show leads him on a journey into a dark world of vampires.
Darren Shan, 2008
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL (R) THE SPARK: Igniting the Creative Fire ...
As the story unfolds, the artists reveal surprising secrets about the sparks that ignite their creativity — from the pressure of deadlines and the exhilaration that comes from risking it all, to the chance encounters and everyday ...
Lyn Heward, John U. Bacon, 2006
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Vampire Mountain (The Saga of Darren Shan, Book 4)
Darren Shan, the vampire’s assistant, is forced to march to Vampire Mountain where he will be judged by the vampire princes.
Darren Shan, 2011
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Cirque Du Freak #2: The Vampire's Assistant: Book 2 in the ...
Darren Shan was just an ordinary schoolboy until his visit to the Cirque Du Freak.
Darren Shan, 2007
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Cirque Du Freak #7: Hunters of the Dusk: Book 7 in the Saga ...
The pursuit begins... Darren Shan, the Vampire Prince, leaves Vampire Mountain on a life or death mission. As part of an elite force, Darren searches the world for the Vampaneze Lord.
Darren Shan, 2007
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Skippyjon Jones Cirque de Ole
There are many acts to see, but only Skippito the Strong can perform the trickiest stunt of all. Judy Schachner's vivacious art and riotous text make for mucho read-aloud fun.
Judy Schachner, 2012
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Varekai: Cirque Du Soleil
While Cirque du Soleil, the very popular, award-winning entertainment company, continues its triumphant tours throughout the world, this enchanting book transports the reader to the mystical world of its latest production, Varekai(TM).
Dominic Champagne, Kerry Fleming, 2003
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Cirque Du Freak #3: Tunnels of Blood: Book 3 in the Saga of ...
Darren Shan, the Vampire's Assistant, gets a taste of the city when he leaves the Cirque Du Freak with Evra and Mr. Crepsley.
Darren Shan, 2008
10
Cirque Du Freak #8: Allies of the Night: Book 8 in the Saga ...
Darren Shan, Vampire Prince and vampaneze killer, is obliged to attend school! But homework is the least of Darren's problems. Bodies are piling up. Time is running out. And the past is catching up with the hunters fast!
Darren Shan, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CIRQUE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cirque is used in the context of the following news items.
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Montréal Complètement Cirque goes under the piano lid, up the …
The Montréal Complètement Cirque festival has been demonstrating just what the human body is capable of when it hasn't given in to gravity, ... «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Circus act tops the Totem pole
Circus act tops the Totem pole Cirque du Soleil performer Eric Hernandez in front of a Nespoon artwork in Northbridge. Picture by Ian Munro. «The West Australian, Jul 15»
3
Cirque Éloize at Stampede just one stop on an 'amazing' world tour
Camille Legris Cirque Éloize Stampede 2015 Circus artist Camille Legris prepares for the Cirque Éloize performance at the Stampede Corral. «Calgary Sun, Jul 15»
4
Soda Stereo Cirque Du Soleil Show Will Be About Band's Music, Not …
Soda Stereo's drummer Charly Alberti reveals new details about the upcoming Cirque du Soleil Soda Stereo show that has everybody talking. «Latin Times, Jul 15»
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Cirque Musica Presents Crescendo At Hollywood Bowl, July 19
On July 19, an arts extravaganza will unfold at the Hollywood Bowl. Cirque Musica presents Crescendo is making its world premiere on Sunday ... «Monsters and Critics.com, Jul 15»
6
Cirque du Soleil's Kooza coming to Austin on Sept. 2
This isn't the first time Cirque du Soleil's been to Austin, either. Check out these stories from the last few times the group was in town:. «austin360, Jul 15»
7
Second annual "Cirque du Lake" block party coming to downtown …
Come one, come all to the 2nd annual Cirque du Lake spectacular! The businesses of Lake Street will celebrate a successful year since ... «Shreveport Times, Jul 15»
8
This Cirque du Soleil Design Is Definitely Inventive, Questionably in …
This design for a a Cirque du Soleil Performance Center in Brooklyn, New York was thought up by a group of architecture students from Studio ... «Curbed National, Jul 15»
9
Cirque Du Soir ringmaster, favoured by Rihanna and Kanye West …
Cirque du Soir, a favourite with the likes of Rihanna, Cara Delevingne and Kanye West, puts on nightly performances by scantily clad acrobats. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
10
Jake on the Job: Cirque du Soleil show 'Kurios'
So FOX 32's Jake Hamilton went “On The Job” with the unstoppable force of talent that is Cirque du Soleil – and things got very interesting. «MyFox Chicago, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cirque [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cirque>. Apr 2024 ».
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