French Conversation · Level 137
30 words
French word
repérage
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəpeʁaʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nounscouting
Example
Nous avons fait le repérage hier.
We did the scouting yesterday.
More examples
Avant la randonnée, nous avons fait un repérage du chemin.
Before the hike, we scouted the trail.
Core concept
A site check that turns firsthand observations into a plan for what must be prepared.
Common phrases
faire un repérage
scout a location
repérage sur place
on-site scouting
repérage préalable
advance scouting
Similar words
visite: A visit to a place or person to check the situation on site.
Definition in French
Désigne l'action d'aller examiner un lieu à l'avance pour recueillir des informations pratiques et décider des préparatifs.
Word origin
The noun repérage derives from the verb repérer by means of the productive suffix -age, while repérer is related to repère and ultimately to Latin reperire, 'to find'.
Usage tips
- The common phrase faire un repérage means to inspect a site in advance, especially for filming, construction, or other practical planning.