Réaliser (en. Realize)

/ʁe.a.li.ze/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To accomplish or execute a project.
She realized her dream of traveling around the world.
Elle a réalisé son rêve de voyager autour du monde.
To understand a situation or a reality.
He realized that he had made a mistake.
Il a réalisé qu'il avait fait une erreur.
To produce or create an artistic work.
This film was directed by a great filmmaker.
Ce film a été réalisé par un grand réalisateur.

Etymology

From Latin 'realis', meaning 'real'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to realize a dream
To pay the price to achieve a personal goal.
réaliser un rêve
to realize a project
To put an idea or plan into practice.
réaliser un projet
to realize a performance
To carry out something successfully.
réaliser une performance

Related Words

realization
The act of realizing or making something concrete.
réalisation
realistic
Who is in accordance with reality.
réaliste
real
Who actually exists.
réel

Slang Meanings

To do something in a concrete manner.
He will realize his project as soon as possible.
Il va réaliser son projet au plus vite.
To become aware of something.
She finally realized what was happening.
Elle a enfin réalisé ce qui se passait.