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    Exercer (en. Exercise)

    [ɛɡ.zɛʁ.se]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Doing something actively, within the framework of a profession or responsibility.
    She has been working as a doctor for ten years.
    Elle exerce le métier de médecin depuis dix ans.
    Influencing or controlling a person or group.
    He has a great influence over his colleagues.
    Il exerce une grande influence sur ses collègues.
    Putting something into action.
    Exerting pressure on the team to meet deadlines.
    Exercer une pression sur l'équipe pour respecter les délais.
    Practicing a sport or physical activity.
    They practice swimming every Saturday.
    Ils exercent la natation tous les samedis.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'exercere', meaning 'to push to action'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to practice a profession
    Practicing a profession.
    exercer un métier
    to exercise one's rights
    Implementing one's legal rights.
    exercer ses droits
    to exert pressure
    Imposing a constraint on someone or something.
    exercer une pression
    to exercise one's power
    Using one's authority or influence.
    exercer son pouvoir

    Related Words

    exercise
    Regular practice of an activity.
    exercice
    executive
    Relates to the exercise of power or executive functions.
    exécutif
    exercisable
    Which can be exercised or implemented.
    exercitable
    practitioner
    Someone who practices a profession or activity.
    exerceur

    Slang Meanings

    Managing one's activity with ease.
    He really knows how to perform his role perfectly.
    Il sait vraiment exercer son rôle à la perfection.
    Working hard in an informal context.
    She is working like crazy to finish her project.
    Elle exerce comme une folle pour terminer son projet.