Récréation (en. Recreation)

ʁe.kʁe.a.sjɔ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Definition: Time dedicated to leisure activities.
Example sentence: Children play during recess.
Les enfants jouent pendant la récréation.
Definition: Action of recreating or restoring something.
Example sentence: The restoration of this historic monument is complete.
La récréation de ce monument historique est terminée.
Definition: Entertainment or leisure.
Example sentence: He dedicates himself to recreation after work.
Il se consacre à la récréation après le travail.

Etymology

Etymology/origin: From the Latin 'recreatio', meaning 'restoration, leisure'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: recreation of the mind
Meaning: Activities aimed at relaxing the mind.
récréation de l'esprit
Phrase: little recreation
Meaning: Little time reserved for leisure.
peu de récréations
Phrase: school recess
Meaning: Break time during class hours.
récréation scolaire

Related Words

Related word: leisure
Description: Free time activity.
loisir
Related word: relaxation
Description: Moment of relaxation.
détente
Related word: entertainment
Description: Activity of pleasure and leisure.
divertissement

Slang Meanings

Slang meaning: Free time
Example: I'm going to take advantage of my recess to take a nap.
Je vais profiter de ma récré pour faire une sieste.
Slang meaning: Break
Example: We're taking a little break before getting back to work.
On se fait une petite récré avant de reprendre le travail.