Le Fantôme de l'Opéra - Chapter 1 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'l'ouvreuse' mean?

female usher (correct)

male usher

ballet dancer

opera singer

Who are MM.Debienne and Poligny?

The old managers of the opera house.

Who is Erik (le fantôme)?

A mysterious man living in the opera house.

What happens to Joseph Buquet?

He is mysteriously hanged. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Christine Daaé?

A singer and dancer at the Paris Opera House. Signup and view all the answers

Who are M.Richard and M.Moncharmin?

The new managers of the opera house. Signup and view all the answers

The word 'laid' means attractive.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who is Meg Giry?

Madame Giry's granddaughter. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'La Sorelli' represent?

The lead ballet dancer. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Raoul de Chagny?

A young boy and later a love interest of Christine. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'petits rats' refer to?

Young ballet dancers. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'un croque-mort' mean?

A mortician. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'le Tout-Paris' refer to?

The elite of Paris. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Madame Giry?

Meg Giry's grandmother. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'en habit noir' mean?

Dressed in black. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'se moquer de' mean?

To make fun of. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pompier' refer to?

Fireman. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'angoissant' mean?

Frightening. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'frôlement' mean?

Light touch. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'accrocher' mean?

To hang. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'échapper' mean?

To escape. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'l'armoire' mean?

Wardrobe/closet. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'aperçoir' mean?

To notice. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'remercier' mean?

To thank. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ailleurs' mean?

Elsewhere. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cantatrice' mean?

Opera singer. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'audace' mean?

Boldness, audacity. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tonnerre' mean?

Thundering. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'soudain' mean?

Sudden. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'refermer' mean?

To close. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary and Characters

l'ouvreuse: Refers to a female usher, a role significant in managing audience flow at the opera.
MM. Debienne et Poligny: The former managers of the Paris Opera House, celebrated with an extravagant farewell ceremony upon their departure.
Erik (le fântome): A mysterious figure residing within the opera house, known for singing to Christine at night and demanding special privileges from the management.
Joseph Buquet: Chief machinist who meets a mysterious end by hanging on the evening of the gala, suspected to be orchestrated by the phantom.
Christine Daaé: The protagonist, a talented singer and dancer at the opera, caught in a love triangle involving Erik and Raoul.
M.Richard et M.Moncharmin: The new opera house managers who initially resist the phantom's demands but ultimately concede to them.

Supporting Characters and Terms

laid: Describes someone unattractive, reflecting social judgment within the opera society.
Meg Giry: Madame Giry's granddaughter and close companion of Christine, involved in assisting Erik's goals.
La Sorelli: The lead ballet dancer, highlighting the competitive world of the opera dance community.
Raoul de Chagny: Young gentleman who retrieves Christine's scarf; he becomes a significant love interest later in the plot.

Miscellaneous Terms

Petits rats: Represents young ballet dancers, indicating the hierarchy and roles within the ballet sphere.
un croque-mort: Translates to a mortician, relevant in the context of life and death themes.
le Tout-Paris: The elite society of Paris, showcasing the social dynamics at play during the gala.
Madame Giry: A loyal character affiliated with Erik, aiding in his dealings with the opera's conductors.

Descriptive Vocabulary

en habit noir: Literally means dressed in black, often symbolizes mystery and somber themes associated with the phantom.
se moquer de: To make fun of, indicating aspects of ridicule faced by various characters.
pompier: Refers to a fireman, possibly alluding to safety themes within the opera.
angoissant: Describes something as frightening, appropriate to the themes of suspense in the narrative.
frôlement: Indicates a light touch, often symbolic in romantic or eerie context.

Action Verbs

accrocher: Means to hang; relevant in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
échapper: To escape, emphasizing the theme of fleeing from danger or unwanted situations.
l'armoire: Denotes a wardrobe/closet, often a significant location for character interactions.
aperçoir: To notice; a term that reflects awareness and observation crucial for the plot development.
remercier: To thank; indicating social manners important in the high society depicted.

Additional Key Terms

ailleurs: Meaning elsewhere, potentially symbolizing longing or unfulfilled desires.
cantatrice (f): Female opera singer; highlights the role of women in the opera world.
audace (f): Represents boldness or audacity, important traits for characters to navigate the opera's challenges.
tonnerre: Translates to thundering, which could reflect powerful emotions or events.
soudain: Means sudden, often foreshadows unexpected plot twists.
refermer: To close; can relate to endings of scenes or emotional closures within the story.

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