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    D'exercer (en. To exercise)

    /dɛɡ.zɛʁ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put into practice a skill or activity.
    One must exercise regularly to improve.
    Il faut d'exercer régulièrement pour s'améliorer.
    To have a professional activity.
    She works as a doctor.
    Elle d'exerce en tant que médecin.
    To influence something, to exert pressure.
    He exerts a great influence on his colleagues.
    Il d'exerce une grande influence sur ses collègues.

    Etymology

    From the verb exercer, derived from the Latin 'exercere' which means 'to put in motion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to exercise one's right
    To make use of one's legal rights.
    exercer son droit
    to practice something
    To practice or train in a skill or activity.
    s'exercer à quelque chose
    to exert pressure
    To apply force or influence on something.
    exercer une pression

    Related Words

    exercise
    Action of practicing an activity, often physical or intellectual.
    exercice
    practice
    Action of applying acquired knowledge.
    pratique
    profession
    Paid activity or occupation in a given field.
    profession

    Slang Meanings

    To train intensely in something.
    He goes all out to practice basketball.
    Il se met à fond pour s'exercer au basketball.
    To make efforts to improve one's skills.
    She practices hard for her dance competition.
    Elle s'exerce dur pour son concours de danse.