nocturne
/nɔk.tyʁn/
1.
nounfeminineSing
late‑night opening
evening/night‑time event (e.g., museum opening late)
Le musée organise une nocturne tous les jeudis jusqu'à 22 h.
The museum holds a late‑night opening every Thursday until 10 PM.
Synonyms:ouverture tardive, soirée, manifestation en soirée
2.
nounmasculineSing
nocturne (musical composition, typically a short, lyrical piece evoking the night)
Hier soir, j'ai écouté un nocturne de Chopin.
Last night I listened to a Chopin nocturne.
Synonyms:pièce musicale, morceau
3.
adjectiveSing
nocturnal
related to or occurring at night
Les activités nocturnes du chantier gênent les riverains.
The construction site's night‑time activities bother the residents.
Synonyms:de nuit
