French word

répétition

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁepetisjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrepetition

Example

La répétition des mots aide à mémoriser.

Repeating words helps with memorization.

Illustration for répétition (repetition)

More examples

Pour une présentation claire, il faut éviter la répétition des mêmes exemples.

For a clear presentation, it is necessary to avoid repetition of the same examples.

Core concept

One occurrence is echoed by another occurrence that is identical or nearly the same.

Common phrases

  • éviter la répétition

    avoid repetition

  • répétition excessive

    excessive repetition

Similar words

révision: Review of previously learned material to reinforce understanding.
entraînement: Repeated practice to improve a skill or physical fitness.

Definition in French

Fait qu'un son, un geste ou un événement se reproduise de façon identique ou similaire.

Word origin

The French noun répétition developed from Latin repetitio and retains the idea of something being done or occurring again.

Usage tips

  • In phrases such as la répétition des mots, French uses de to introduce what is repeated.

Other meanings

  • rehearsalnoun

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