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    Répétition (en. Repetition)

    /ʁe.pe.ti.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of repeating the same speech or performance.
    The rehearsal of a play is essential for a good performance.
    La répétition d'une pièce de théâtre est essentielle pour une bonne prestation.
    Reflection or statement of the same content several times.
    The repetition of the instructions allowed everyone to understand well.
    La répétition des instructions a permis à tous de bien comprendre.
    Repetition exercise to master a technique.
    He practices every day to improve his guitar playing.
    Il fait des répétitions tous les jours pour améliorer son jeu de guitare.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'repetitio', derived from 'repetere' which means 'to take again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    do a rehearsal
    participating in a training or practice session.
    faire une répétition
    dress rehearsal
    complete rehearsal before the first performance.
    répétition générale
    in rehearsal
    to be in the process of preparing something through repetition.
    en répétition

    Related Words

    repeat
    Action of saying or doing again.
    répéter
    repetitive
    Done in a repeated manner.
    répétitif
    reiterate
    To repeat an action or statement.
    réitérer

    Slang Meanings

    Phrase used to describe a boring activity.
    This course is a real drag, I'm falling asleep.
    Ce cours est une vraie répétition, je m'endors.
    Excessive repetition of a joke or situation.
    It's always the same thing with him, we get it.
    C'est toujours la même répétition avec lui, on a compris.