régisseur
[ rey-zhuh-sur; French rey-zhee-sœr ]
noun,plural ré·gis·seurs [rey-zhuh-surz; French rey-zhee-sœr]. /ˌreɪ ʒəˈsɜrz; French reɪ ʒiˈsœr/.
someone responsible for the staging of a theatrical work, especially of a ballet; director.
Origin of régisseur
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How to use régisseur in a sentence
All this last scene is full of animation, and presents a fine opportunity for the régisseur.
Shakespeare in the Theatre | William Poel
British Dictionary definitions for régisseur
régisseur
/ French (reʒisœr) /
noun
an official in a dance company with varying duties, usually including directing productions
Origin of régisseur
1from régir to manage
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