Question

what is the meaning of the foreign expression in bold?
as the opening scene began to unfold, alba was overwhelmed by an intense feeling of déjà vu. had she seen this play before?

boredom that results from doing a repetitive action
an uncanny sense that something new has occurred in the past
regret or disappointment about a past action or event
joy or excitement about something new

Explanation:

The context describes Alba feeling like she has seen the play's opening scene before, which matches the definition of the French phrase déjà vu.

Answer:

an uncanny sense that something new has occurred in the past