practice
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
1. (to do work on)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
a. s'entraîner à
We need to practice our jump shots.Nous devons nous entraîner aux tirs en suspension.
b. travailler
Tori practices the violin every day.Tori travaille le violon tous les jours.
c. répéter (performance)
I practiced my monologue for the audition last night.J’ai répété mon monologue pour l’audition, hier soir.
2. (to learn a language)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
a. pratiquer
Meredith practices Russian online with a native speaker.Meredith pratique le russe en ligne avec un locuteur natif.
b. travailler
Stephen, you should practice Spanish every day to improve.Stephen, tu devrais travailler l'espagnol tous les jours pour t'améliorer.
3. (to do regularly)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
a. pratiquer
I try to practice kindness every day, even when it's difficult.J’essaie de pratiquer la bienveillance tous les jours, même quand c’est difficile.
4. (religion)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
a. pratiquer
The Garcias practice their religion devotedly.Les Garcia pratiquent leur religion avec dévotion.
5. (to pursue as a profession)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
a. pratiquer
My father has practiced law all his life.Mon père a pratiqué le droit toute sa vie.
b. exercer
Francine has been practicing dentistry for six years.Francine exerce la médecine dentaire depuis six ans.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
6. (to learn by doing repeatedly)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
a. s'entraîner
The coach has asked us to practice after school.L’entraîneur nous a demandé de nous entraîner après l’école.
b. s'exercer
I want to improve my piano playing, but I never practice.Je veux progresser au piano, mais je ne m'exerce jamais.
c. répéter (performance)
If we want the show to come off without a hitch, we need to practice!Si nous voulons que le spectacle se déroule sans accroc, nous devons répéter !
7. (to pursue a profession)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
a. pratiquer
Troy studied law but he doesn't practice.Troy a étudié le droit mais il ne pratique pas.
b. exercer
That surgeon practices in a public hospital.Cette chirurgienne exerce dans un hôpital public.
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
noun
a. l'entraînement
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
You need more practice before Saturday's game.Vous avez besoin de plus d’entraînement avant le match de samedi.
b. la pratique
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
Don't worry. Your knitting will improve with more practice.Ne t'inquiète pas. Ton tricot s'améliorera avec plus de pratique.
c. la répétition
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
(performance)
I have choir practice on Thursday.J’ai une répétition pour la chorale jeudi.
a. la pratique
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
This ritual is part of an ancient pagan practice.Ce rituel fait partie d’une ancienne pratique païenne.
b. la coutume
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
It's a practice in my family to have dinner together.C'est une coutume dans ma famille de dîner ensemble.
c. l'usage
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
It’s an old practice dating back to the Middle Ages.C’est un vieil usage qui remonte au Moyen Âge.
a. la pratique
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
Everything was perfect in theory. In practice, nothing went as planned.Tout était parfait en théorie. Dans la pratique, rien ne s’est déroulé comme prévu.
a. le cabinet
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
This dental practice has a peaceful atmosphere with soft lighting.Ce cabinet dentaire a une ambiance paisible avec un éclairage doux.
a. la pratique
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
The practice of law is becoming increasingly difficult, but Giselle loves her job.La pratique du droit devient de plus en plus difficile, mais Giselle adore son travail.
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