régisseur

American  

[rey-zhuh-sur, rey-zhee-sœr] / ˌreɪ ʒəˈsɜr, reɪ ʒiˈsœr /

noun

régisseurs plural

1. someone responsible for the staging of a theatrical work, especially of a ballet; director.

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régisseur British  

/ reʒisœr /

noun

1. an official in a dance company with varying duties, usually including directing productions

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Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

• régisseurs
  plural

Etymology

Origin of régisseur

< French: manager, agent, steward, equivalent to régiss-, long stem of régir to govern, manage ( Middle French ≪ Latin regere; see regent) + -eur -eur

Example Sentences

New owners looking to maintain strong vineyard teams should also try to cultivate a strong relationship with their vineyard’s chief of staff, called a régisseur, says Bertrand Couturier, associate director of Barnes International Realty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2016

All this last scene is full of animation, and presents a fine opportunity for the régisseur.

From Shakespeare in the Theatre by Poel, William

It seems she managed the property extremely well, made the tour of the house, woods and garden every day with her "régisseur."

From Chateau and Country Life in France by Waddington, Mary Alsop King

Rosa and the régisseur talked rapidly together, and presently the conductor of the orchestra stepped from his raised chair on to the stage, and with a stately inclination to Rosa joined in the conversation.

From The Ghost A Modern Fantasy by Bennett, Arnold