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    Réparation (en. Repair)

    /ʁe.pa.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of repairing something that is damaged.
    The repair of the car took several days.
    La réparation de la voiture a pris plusieurs jours.
    Financial compensation for a harm suffered.
    The victims received reparations after the conflict.
    Les victimes ont reçu des réparations après le conflit.
    To return something to a previous state.
    The repair of the artwork was carried out by an expert.
    La réparation de l'œuvre d'art a été réalisée par un expert.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reparatio', derived from 'reparare' meaning to restore.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reparation of harms
    Action of correcting or compensating for damages caused.
    réparation des torts
    in repair
    In the process of repair or correction.
    en réparation
    to request reparations
    To make a request for compensation for a damage.
    demander des réparations

    Related Words

    repairman
    Person or establishment responsible for the repair.
    réparateur
    to repair
    Action of making a damaged object functional again.
    réparer
    reparability
    Character of an object that can be repaired.
    réparabilité

    Slang Meanings

    Quick repair.
    He did a quick fix on the car so it would pass inspection.
    Il a fait un coup de rép à la voiture pour qu'elle passe le contrôle.
    Repair estimate.
    It's expensive, but at least I have my repair quote.
    C'est cher, mais au moins j'ai mon devis de répa.
    Repaired at low cost.
    This old laptop was repaired cheaply at my place.
    Ce vieux portable a été réparé à pas cher chez moi.