This is the 1557th most frequent French word.
matinée
"Matinée" refers to a morning or daytime performance or event.
Here, 'matinée' is used to describe the morning period during which an activity occurred.
J'ai passé une matinée agréable à lire au parc.
I spent a pleasant morning reading in the park.
In this sentence, 'matinée' refers to the meteorological conditions and general atmosphere of the morning.
La matinée a été pluvieuse et grise.
The morning has been rainy and gray.
Here, 'matinée' is used in its other meaning related to events occurring in the early part of the day, specifically a theatrical performance.