réparer
/ʁepaʁe/verb★Beginner
general
To fix or mend something that is broken or damaged.
Le mécanicien a réparé la voiture en une heure.
The mechanic fixed the car in an hour.
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Commonly used for physical objects, machines, or systems.
general
To restore something to its original condition or functionality.
Ils ont réparé les dégâts causés par la tempête.
They repaired the damage caused by the storm.
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Often used in contexts involving restoration or maintenance.
Collocations
réparer une voitureto fix a carréparer une relationto mend a relationshipréparer une erreurto fix a mistake
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Related Phrases
réparer les pots cassésidiom
to clean up a mess
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Réparer' is often used with objects, but can also apply to abstract concepts like relationships.
⚡Gold Rule
Verb Conjugation
'Réparer' is a regular -er verb, so it follows standard conjugation patterns.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'repairer', from Latin 'reparare' meaning 'to prepare again'.
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (fixing objects) and figuratively (mending relationships).
Word Breakdown
ré-
again
prefix-parer
to prepare
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