French word

session

Pronunciation

IPA/sesjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsession

Example

Nous avons une session d'enregistrement ce soir.

We have a recording session tonight.

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More examples

Après la pause, la session de travail reprendra.

After the break, the work session will resume.

Core concept

A scheduled stretch of organized activity with a clear purpose and beginning and end.

Common phrases

  • session de travail

    work session

Similar words

réunion: A meeting held to discuss a specific topic.
séance: A scheduled period for one activity or performance.

Definition in French

Temps fixé pour des séances, des travaux ou des cours organisés par une institution ou un groupe.

Word origin

The noun continues Latin sessio through French, preserving the idea of people gathering for a planned period rather than a single instant.

Usage tips

  • French often specifies the activity after session, as in session de travail, session d'examen, or session d'enregistrement.

Other meanings

  • meetingnoun

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