Language/French/Vocabulary/Meaning-of-the-word-"Reprise"

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
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