récréation

la récréation
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. recess
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Les enfants ont couru dans la cour dès que la récréation a commencé.The kids ran to the playground as soon as recess started.
b. break
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Pendant la récréation, Salomé a partagé ses biscuits avec ses amis.During the break, Salomé shared her biscuits with her friends.
c. playtime
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Quand la cloche sonne à 10 heures du matin, c'est l'heure de la récréation.When the bell rings at 10 a.m., it's playtime.
a. break
Après la fin du projet, toute l'équipe avait besoin de prendre un peu de récréation.After the project ended, the team needed to take a break.
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