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    Exerçait (en. Exercised)

    /ɛʁsɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make use of an ability or authority
    He exercised his right to vote with conviction.
    Il exerçait son droit de vote avec conviction.
    To regularly engage in an activity
    She had been practicing as a teacher for ten years.
    Elle exerçait le métier de professeur depuis dix ans.
    To impose an influence or power
    He exerted a strong influence on those around him.
    Il exerçait une forte influence sur son entourage.
    To perform a physical activity
    He exercised regularly at the gym.
    Il exerçait régulièrement au gymnase.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'exercer' from Latin 'exercere', meaning 'to engage in' or 'to practice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to exert one’s influence
    To use one’s power to affect a situation.
    exercer son influence
    to practice a profession
    To practice a profession or job.
    exercer un métier
    to exercise one’s rights
    To implement the rights that are granted.
    exercer ses droits

    Related Words

    exercise
    Activity or practice aimed at training or improving a skill.
    exercice
    exerciser
    Act of exercising, synonymous with the verb exercise.
    exerciser
    influence
    Ability to affect the opinions or behaviors of others.
    influence

    Slang Meanings

    To exercise power
    He exercises his power without hesitation.
    Il exerce son pouvoir sans hésitation.
    To make things happen
    You need to exercise this muscle to strengthen it.
    Il faut exercer ce muscle pour le renforcer.