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No. 7,987 in French

symphonie

A symphony is a large-scale musical composition for orchestra, typically in multiple movements.

In a sentence

  • La symphonie de Beethoven est magnifique.

    Beethoven's symphony is magnificent.

    Symphonie is used here to represent a great musical work, typically for an orchestra.

  • Les couleurs de l'automne forment une symphonie pour les yeux.

    The autumn colors form a symphony for the eyes.

    Symphonie metaphorically illustrates a harmonious and beautiful arrangement.

  • Elle entend une symphonie chaque fois qu'elle marche dans la forêt.

    She hears a symphony every time she walks in the forest.

    Symphonie is figuratively used to describe natural, melodic sounds.

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