French word

réparation

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁepaʁasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrepair

Example

La réparation du vélo est terminée.

The bike repair is finished.

Illustration for réparation (repair)

More examples

J'attends la réparation de ma voiture depuis trois jours.

I've been waiting for the repair of my car for three days.

Core concept

A damaged object returning to working order through skilled work, with the finished result included.

Common phrases

  • faire une réparation

    make a repair

  • la réparation de la voiture

    the repair of the car

  • service de réparation

    repair service

Similar words

entretien: Regular inspection and care that keep machinery or equipment in good condition.
dépannage: On-site service for handling sudden breakdowns with temporary fixes or repairs.
bricolage: Do-it-yourself work using tools for simple household repairs.

Definition in French

Action ou résultat de remettre en état un objet ou un appareil endommagé.

Word origin

The noun réparation is formed from réparer with the suffix -ation and ultimately comes from Latin reparare, built from re- 'again' and parare 'prepare'.

Usage tips

  • In everyday service language, faire réparer means 'have something repaired', rather than doing the work personally.

Other meanings

  • compensationnoun
  • restorationnoun

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