French Conversation · Level 96
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French word
répercussion
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁepɛʁkysjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounimpact
Example
Cette décision aura des répercussions sur notre travail.
This decision will have an impact on our work.
More examples
De nombreuses entreprises ont subi des répercussions après la crise.
Many companies experienced repercussions after the crisis.
Core concept
One event bouncing outward as consequences reach several connected parts.
Common phrases
subir des répercussions
experience repercussions
des répercussions immédiates
immediate repercussions
des répercussions positives
positive repercussions
Similar words
conséquence: The direct result of an event or decision.
effet: A change or effect produced by a cause.
impact: A powerful effect resulting from an event or action.
influence: An effect exerted by a person or thing on something else.
Definition in French
Signifie l'effet répercuté d'une action, en particulier une conséquence qui peut toucher d'autres domaines.
Word origin
The noun derives from Latin repercussio through French, with the Latin element re- expressing return and percutere meaning "to strike."
Usage tips
- Répercussion often sounds more formal than conséquence, while avoir des conséquences sur is a common alternative in everyday speech.
Other meanings
- aftermathnoun
- echonoun
- ripple effectnoun
Opposites
- causecausenoun
Related words
- répercuterhave repercussionsverb
- répercutépassed onadjective