théorie

Etymology

Latin theoria, from Ancient Greek θεωρία (theōría) ("contemplation, speculation, a looking at, things looked at"), from θεωρέω (theōréō) (to look at, view, consider, examine), from θεωρός (theōrós) (spectator), from θέα (théa) (a view) + ὁράω (horáō) (to see, to look).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /te.ɔ.ʁi/

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• Homophone: théories

Noun

théorie f (plural théories)

1. theory
2. (archaic) solemn or sacred procession or embassy, especially in ancient Greece.
3. (archaic) procession ; group of people moving in single file ; row, line.

Further reading

• “théorie” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).