Reprises (en. Reprises)

/ʁə.pʁiz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Return or restarting of an action.
Show revivals are often highly anticipated.
Les reprises de spectacles sont souvent très attendues.
Modification or reworking of a work.
This song has had several covers by different artists.
Cette chanson a connu plusieurs reprises par différents artistes.
Action of resuming a sports activity.
Training sessions take place every week.
Les reprises d'entraînement ont lieu chaque semaine.

Etymology

The word 'reprises' comes from the verb 'reprendre', which means to take again.

Common Phrases and Expressions

resumption of classes
Restoration of lessons after an interruption.
reprise des cours
resumption of contact
Action of re-establishing communication.
reprise de contact
takeovers
Action of regaining control or managing a situation again.
reprises en main

Related Words

reprendre
To take something again.
reprendre
reprise
Action of taking over a work or content.
reprise
repetition
Action of doing something new following a precedent.
répétition

Slang Meanings

To take up a subject intensely.
He spent all week taking up this file again.
Il a fait des reprises de ce dossier toute la semaine.
To resume an activity after a break.
After the holidays, returns to work are always difficult.
Après les vacances, les reprises de travail sont toujours difficiles.