English–French
“recess” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁekʁeasjɔ̃/
Example
Les enfants jouent pendant la récréation.
The children play during recess.
How to say “recess” in French
“Recess” in French is récréation.
A brief break between lessons, with children moving from classroom focus to play and back again.
Example sentences with récréation
La récréation dure quinze minutes.
Recess lasts fifteen minutes.
Tips for using récréation
- In school contexts, French commonly uses pendant la récréation, while pause is broader and suits adult breaks.