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practice

UK
/ˈpræktɪs/
US
/ˈpræktɪs/

Translations

practicenoun
practices
pl
UK
/ˈpræktɪs/
US
/ˈpræktɪs/
In practice, the new policy has been difficult to implement.
En pratique, la nouvelle politique a été difficile à mettre en œuvre.
She has piano practice every day after school.
Elle a un entraînement de piano tous les jours après l’école.
cabinetPour un professionnel, notamment en médecine ou en droit.
He has a thriving dental practice in the city.
Il a un cabinet dentaire florissant en ville.
Additional translations
répétition
Synonyms
rehearsal
exercise
training
drill
application
implementation
habit
custom
routine
practiceverb
practiced
Past Simple
practiced
Past Participle
practicing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpræk.tɪs/
US
/ˈpræk.tɪs/
He practices meditation every morning to start his day with a clear mind.
Il pratique la méditation chaque matin pour commencer sa journée l’esprit clair.
s’exercerPour le travail d’une compétence ou d’un instrument.
She practices the piano every day to prepare for the concert.
Elle s’exerce au piano tous les jours pour préparer le concert.
Additional translations
exercerEmploi plus rare avec complément pronominal dans certains contextes.
Synonyms
rehearse
train
exercise
drill
perform
apply
implement
engage in
practiceadjective
UK
/ˈpræk.tɪs/
US
/ˈpræk.tɪs/
Used attributively before another noun to denote something intended for training or rehearsal.
The students took a practice exam before the final test.
Les étudiants ont passé un examen d’entraînement avant l’épreuve finale.
Synonyms
practical
pragmatic
hands-on
applied
operational
utilitarian
functional
realistic
workaday
feasible

Definitions

practicenoun
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories about such application or use.
In practice, the new policy has been difficult to implement.
A repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.
She has piano practice every day after school.
The customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing something.
It is common practice to check the oil level before starting the engine.
The business or premises of a professional person such as a doctor or lawyer.
He has a thriving dental practice in the city.
practiceverb
To perform an activity or exercise repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency.
She practices the piano every day to prepare for the concert.
To carry out or perform a particular activity, method, or custom habitually or regularly.
He practices meditation every morning to start his day with a clear mind.
To work as a professional, especially in law or medicine.
After passing the bar exam, she began to practice law in her hometown.
practiceadjective
Intended for practice or training rather than for formal use or competition.
The students took a practice exam before the final test.
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