French Conversation · Level 55
73 words
French word
pratiquer
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁatike/
Meaning
- verbpractice
Example
Pour s'améliorer, il faut pratiquer chaque jour.
To improve, you have to practice every day.
More examples
On peut pratiquer le français en parlant avec des amis.
You can practice French by talking with friends.
Core concept
A method, skill, or professional activity is repeatedly carried out in real situations to improve control and results.
Common phrases
pratiquer le français
practice French
pratiquer un sport
practice a sport
pratiquer le piano
practice the piano
Similar words
s'exercer: To train by repeating exercises or set movements.
s'entraîner: To train repeatedly to improve sports skills or body movements.
utiliser: To use a tool or language for its intended purpose.
répéter: To repeat the same thing several times.
Definition in French
Mettre en application une méthode ou une technique, ou répéter une activité pour progresser dans une capacité.
Word origin
French inherited pratiquer through Latin praticare, whose sense is related to Greek prattein, to do or accomplish.
Usage tips
- In pratiquer la médecine, the verb means to practice medicine professionally, while with an activity it commonly means to train or take part in it.
Other meanings
- put into practiceverb
- practice medicineverb
Related words
- pratiquepracticenoun
- pratiquépracticedadjective
- pratiquantpractitionernoun