Pratiquait (en. Practiced)

/pʁatika/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To carry out an activity or profession regularly.
He practiced music every day.
Il pratiquait la musique tous les jours.
To apply a method or technique in a concrete situation.
She practiced meditation exercises.
Elle pratiquait des exercices de méditation.
To repeat an action to gain experience.
We practiced our speech before the presentation.
Nous pratiquions notre discours avant la présentation.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'pratiquer', from Latin 'practicare' meaning 'to put into practice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to practice a sport
Engaging in a sporting activity.
pratiquer un sport
to practice art
Involving oneself in artistic activities.
pratiquer l'art
to practice the language
Investing in the use and learning of a language.
pratiquer la langue

Related Words

practice
The implementation of a method or technique.
pratique
practitioner
Professional working in a specific field.
praticien

Slang Meanings

To be active in a particular area.
He practices skateboarding intensely; he is always on his board.
Il pratique le skate à fond, il est toujours sur sa planche.
To do something regularly.
She practices yoga every morning as a ritual.
Elle pratique le yoga chaque matin comme un rituel.