Répétés (en. Repeated)
/ʁe.pe.te/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
The action of saying or doing something multiple times.
He repeated the instructions to ensure everyone understood.
Il a répétées les instructions pour s'assurer que tout le monde comprenne.
In the context of studies, revisiting a lesson or topic.
She decided to repeat the lesson before the exam.
Elle a décidé de répéter la leçon avant l'examen.
To reproduce a performance that has already been done.
The students rehearsed their choreography several times.
Les élèves ont répété leur chorégraphie plusieurs fois.
Etymology
From Latin 'repetere', which means 'to return, to demand again'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
repeat endlessly
To repeat an act or statement endlessly.
répéter à l'infini
repeat after me
To mimic the action of repeating a phrase or word from someone else.
répéter après moi
dress rehearsal
Final rehearsal before an official performance.
répétition générale
Related Words
repetition
Action of repeating multiple times.
répétition
repetitive
That repeats in a monotonous way.
répétitif
repeat
Imperative form of the verb to repeat.
répète
Slang Meanings
To repeat a joke or story already heard.
He repeated that lame joke we've already heard again.
Il a encore répété cette blague nulle qu'on a déjà entendue.
To do something repeatedly in a boring way.
It seems like you're repeating yourself, it's tedious.
On dirait que tu te répètes, c'est lassant.