English–French
“repatriation” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁapatʁimɑ̃/
Example
Le rapatriement des réfugiés s'est déroulé hier.
The repatriation of the refugees took place yesterday.
How to say “repatriation” in French
“Repatriation” in French is rapatriement.
A formal operation that brings people or assets back under the responsibility of their country of origin.
Example sentences with rapatriement
L'ambassade a organisé le rapatriement des ressortissants.
The embassy arranged the repatriation of nationals.
Tips for using rapatriement
- Rapatriement belongs mainly to administrative, diplomatic, and economic language, while ordinary personal returns are often called retour.