Résumait (en. Summarized)
/ʁe.zy.mɛ/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To take the essential elements of a text or speech to provide an abbreviated version.
She summarized the chapter to better understand the story.
Elle résumait le chapitre pour mieux comprendre l'histoire.
To express the main idea of a subject concisely.
He summarized his ideas in a few clear sentences.
Il a résumait ses idées en quelques phrases claires.
To make a succinct narrative of events or information.
The teacher summarized the main facts before the exam.
Le professeur résumait les faits principaux avant l'examen.
Etymology
From the verb 'to summarize' derived from the Latin 'resumere', meaning 'to take again'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
summarize in one word
to give the essence of a situation in a single expression.
résumer en un mot
make the summary
to elaborate a succinct account of a subject.
faire le résumé
summary of events
synthesis of the main facts of a situation.
résumé des événements
Related Words
summary
A document that succinctly presents a person's experiences and qualifications.
résumé
synthesis
A summary that presents the main ideas from several sources.
synthèse
abridged
Condensed and shortened text.
abrégé
Slang Meanings
Quick recap
Give me a quick recap of what happened.
Fais-moi un récap rapide de ce qui s'est passé.
Quick summary
Give me a quick summary so I am up to date.
Donne-moi un récap' en vitesse pour que je sois au courant.