Réalisait (en. Realized)
/ʁe.a.li.zɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To put an idea or project into practice.
He was realizing his dream of becoming an artist.
Il réalisait son rêve de devenir artiste.
To materialize or execute actions.
She was carrying out the renovation work in her house.
Elle réalisait les travaux de rénovation dans sa maison.
To accomplish a job or a task.
They were conducting studies on the climate.
Ils réalisaient des études sur le climat.
To become aware of the reality of a situation.
I realized that I had forgotten my book.
Je réalisais que j'avais oublié mon livre.
Etymology
From the verb 'réaliser', borrowed from English 'realize', meaning to accomplish or to make real.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to realize a dream
To accomplish a wish or a deep desire.
réaliser un rêve
to make profits
To earn money in a business.
réaliser des profits
to realize one's potential
To fully exploit one's capabilities.
réaliser son potentiel
Related Words
realization
The action of accomplishing something.
réalisation
director
A person who directs the production of a film.
réalisateur
real
That which exists, which is true.
réel
Slang Meanings
To set something up quickly.
He realized everything in one weekend.
Il a réa tout en un week-end.
To make an idea concrete without too much formality.
She is going to realize her project without overthinking it.
Elle va réa son projet sans trop se prendre la tête.