Répétitions (en. Rehearsals)
/re.pe.ti.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Actions that consist of repeating or recapitulating.
The rehearsals for the play are essential for the success of the performance.
Les répétitions de la pièce de théâtre sont essentielles pour le succès de la performance.
A set of exercises carried out multiple times.
He practiced his speech several times before the conference.
Il a fait plusieurs répétitions de son discours avant la conférence.
Phase of training in music or theater.
The choir rehearsals take place every Tuesday and Thursday.
Les répétitions de la chorale ont lieu tous les mardis et jeudis.
Etymology
From Latin 'repetitio', which means 'the action of repeating'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hold rehearsals
To practice or prepare for a performance.
faire des répétitions
in rehearsal
In the course of practice or revision.
en répétition
general rehearsals
Last phase of rehearsals before a performance.
répétitions générales
Related Words
to repeat
Action of doing something again.
répéter
repetitive
Refers to something that occurs frequently.
répétitif
looped repetition
Listening to or viewing something repeatedly.
répétition en boucle
Slang Meanings
To repeat endlessly
Stop repeating yourself; you're becoming unbearable!
Arrête de faire des répétitions, tu es devenu insupportable !
To repeat like a parrot
He just keeps repeating that like a parrot.
Il ne fait que répé-ter ça comme un perroquet.