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foyer
The large entrance hall and waiting/lounge area in public buildings such as theaters, cinemas, hotels, or concert halls.
Wir treffen uns in der Pause auf ein Getränk im Foyer des Theaters.
During the intermission, we'll meet for a drink in the theater foyer.
'Foyer' is a word from French. That is why it is also pronounced in the French way, and the spelling with '-oyer' is retained.
Das Foyer des neuen Museums ist sehr modern gestaltet.
The foyer of the new museum has a very modern design.
A foyer is typically found in public buildings used for culture or events. These include, for example, theaters, cinemas, opera houses, concert halls, and large hotels.
In der Pause trafen sich alle Zuschauer im Foyer auf ein Getränk.
During the intermission, all the audience members met in the foyer for a drink.
To describe a location in the foyer, use 'im Foyer' (in the foyer, dative). To express movement toward it, use 'ins Foyer' (into the foyer, accusative).
Warten wir im Foyer auf die anderen?
Shall we wait in the foyer for the others?
hall
Halle and Foyer can both refer to the entrance area of a theater. Foyer is the usual term for the audience and lounge area in front of the auditorium, whereas Halle emphasizes the large entrance space. Foyer fits when referring to spending time there before the performance; Halle may be appropriate when emphasizing the size of the room.
In der Pause trafen sich die Gäste im Foyer des Theaters.
During the intermission, the guests met in the theater foyer.
Die hohe Halle des Theaters bot den wartenden Gästen viel Platz.
The theater's high-ceilinged hall offered the waiting guests plenty of space.
