Exercé (en. Exercised)

/ɛɡ.zɛʁ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Qualifies a person who practices a trade or activity.
A doctor practicing in a hospital.
Un médecin exerçant dans un hôpital.
Designates a function or activity that someone practices.
She has a role exercised in the association.
Elle a un rôle exercé dans l'association.
Refers to the application of a practice or skill.
Every day, he exercises his talent as a musician.
Tous les jours, il exerce son talent de musicien.

Etymology

From the verb exercer, originating from the Latin 'exercere' which means 'to seek to keep in motion.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to exert pressure
To impose a constraint or influence on someone.
exercer une pression
to exercise a right
To implement a legal or legitimate right.
exercer un droit
to exercise one's talents
To use one's skills in a particular field.
exercer ses talents

Related Words

exercise
Action of practicing an activity or training.
exercice
to exercise
To practice a professional activity or a duty.
exercer
exercising
A person who practices a trade.
exerçant

Slang Meanings

Exercise done in an intense manner.
He taught dance classes; he is really skilled in that field.
Il a donné des cours de danse, il est vraiment exercé dans ce domaine.
To work tirelessly.
She spent the whole night on her homework; she really put in the effort.
Elle est passée toute la nuit à ses devoirs, elle a vraiment exercé.