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réparer

English translation of réparer

fix

The French word 'réparer' is used to express the idea of fixing or repairing something. It can be used in a variety of contexts, from fixing a broken object to repairing a relationship. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object to express the action fully. For example, 'Je dois réparer ma voiture' translates to 'I need to fix my car'.


Example sentences using: réparer

Pouvez-vous réparer mon vélo?

English translation of Pouvez-vous réparer mon vélo?

Can you repair my bike?

In this example, the speaker is using 'réparer' to ask someone if they can fix their bike. This is demonstrating the verb 'réparer' used in a question.

Je vais réparer ta montre.

English translation of Je vais réparer ta montre.

I will repair your watch.

In this sentence, 'réparer' is used in a future tense context, expressing the intention to fix something. This conveys a forthcoming action from the speaker.

Il est difficile de réparer une relation cassée.

English translation of Il est difficile de réparer une relation cassée.

It is difficult to repair a broken relationship.

The term 'réparer' here is used metaphorically to describe the act of mending or improving a damaged thing, which is relationships in this case. This is an example of the versatility of the verb 'réparer'.

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