Reprise (en. Recovery)

/ʁə.pʁiz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Return or restart of an activity or thing.
The resumption of classes is scheduled for September.
La reprise des cours est prévue pour septembre.
Resumption of a musical piece.
The artist's cover of this song was very well received.
La reprise de cette chanson par l'artiste a été très appréciée.
Action of resuming work or a project.
She took a break before tackling the resumption of her project.
Elle a fait une pause avant de s'atteler à la reprise de son projet.
verb
To take back; to start again.
He will resume his studies next year.
Il va reprendre ses études l'année prochaine.

Etymology

From the Latin 'reprehendere' which means to seize again.

Common Phrases and Expressions

economic recovery
Phase of economic recovery after a crisis.
reprise économique
resumption of flights
Return of air travel after a suspension.
reprise de vol
taking the floor again
Action of speaking again after an interruption.
reprise de la parole

Related Words

to resume
Action of taking again.
reprendre
to restart
To start anew.
recommencer
to relaunch
To revitalize or relaunch an activity.
relancer

Slang Meanings

To resume an activity after a break.
After vacation, it's back to the office.
Après des vacances, c'est la reprise au bureau.
To cover a song in one's own way.
His cover of this 80s hit is amazing.
Sa reprise de ce tube des années 80 est incroyable.