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Understanding the Word "REPRISE" in Various Contexts
In this lesson, we will explore the various meanings of the French word "REPRISE" and its usage in different contexts, which can be challenging for non-native speakers.
Meanings and Usage of "REPRISE"
Context | French Usage | English Translation |
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Equestrian | En équitation une REPRISE est un enchainement de figures équestres | In riding, a REPRISE is a sequence of equestrian figures |
Equestrian | Mon instructeur a conçu une nouvelle REPRISE pour le spectacle de ce soir | My instructor designed a new routine for tonight's show |
Industrial Strike | Lors d'une grève dans une usine: La REPRISE du travail n'est pas à l'ordre du jour | During a strike in a factory: The resumption of work is not on the agenda |
Economic | Après la crise, nous espérons une REPRISE économique rapide | After the crisis, we hope for a quick economic recovery |
Boxing | Le boxeur fut KO à la troisième reprise | The boxer was knocked out in the third round |
Music | La REPRISE de cette chanson est un vrai succès | The cover of this song is a real success |
Music | La REPRISE acoustique est plus mélodieuse que l'originale | The acoustic cover is more melodious than the original |
Frequency | À plusieurs REPRISES | Repeatedly, on many occasions, a few times, etc. |
Frequency | Il a essayé de la contacter à plusieurs REPRISES sans succès | He tried to contact her on several occasions without success |
Mending | j'ai fait une REPRISE (raccommodage) sur ce pantalon | I did a patch (mending) on those pants |
Sewing | Cette robe a besoin d'une petite REPRISE à la taille | This dress needs a small adjustment at the waist |
Quiz
Test your understanding of the term "REPRISE" with the following quiz:
1. What does "REPRISE" mean in the context of a song?
- a) Resumption
- b) Recovery
- c) Cover
- d) Mending
2. In a boxing match, a "reprise" refers to:
- a) A punch
- b) A round
- c) A rematch
- d) A recovery
3. If someone says "J'ai fait une REPRISE sur ma chemise", what are they referring to?
- a) They wrote a song about their shirt
- b) They adjusted the size of their shirt
- c) They mended a tear in their shirt
- d) They put their shirt on again
Answers:
1. c) Cover
2. b) Round
3. c) They mended a tear in their shirt