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recess

UK
/ˈriːsɛs/
US
/rɪˈsɛs/

Translations

recessnoun
recesses
pl
UK
/ˈriːsɛs/
US
/rɪˈsɛs/
ajournementEn droit et dans le contexte parlementaire: suspension temporaire des séances.
The judge called for a recess to allow the lawyers to prepare their closing arguments.
Le juge a ordonné un ajournement pour permettre aux avocats de préparer leurs plaidoiries finales.
recoinCoin retiré, espace caché ou en retrait.
They searched the deepest recesses of the cave for the lost artifact.
Ils ont fouillé les recoins les plus profonds de la grotte à la recherche de l'objet perdu.
récréationDans le contexte scolaire.
The children were excited to play outside during recess.
Les enfants étaient impatients de jouer dehors pendant la récréation.
renfoncementPartie en retrait d'un mur ou d'une paroi.
The books were neatly arranged in the recess of the wall.
Les livres étaient soigneusement rangés dans le renfoncement du mur.
Synonyms
intermission
time-out
breather
respite
interval
pause
break
recessverb
recessed
Past Simple
recessed
Past Participle
recessing
Gerund
UK
/ˈriːses/, /rɪˈses/
US
/ˈriːˌsɛs/
encastrerDans le sens de creuser ou placer en retrait dans une surface.
LED lights were recessed into the ceiling for a sleek look.
Des lampes à LED ont été encastrées dans le plafond pour un rendu élégant.
ajournerSurtout pour une assemblée, un tribunal ou une séance officielle.
The judge decided to recess the court for lunch.
Le juge a décidé d'ajourner l'audience pour le déjeuner.
Additional translations
faire une pauseEmploi plus général, pour interrompre temporairement une activité.
Synonyms
adjourn
suspend
break
intermission
pause
recessadjective
more recess
Comp.
most recess
Super.
UK
/ˈriː.ses/
US
/ˈriː.ses/, /rɪˈses/
Used attributively for matters occurring during a legislative or school recess (e.g., recess appointment).
de relâcheSpécialement dans le contexte parlementaire ou administratif.
The ambassador received a recess appointment.
L'ambassadeur a reçu une nomination de relâche.

Definitions

recessnoun
A period of time during which the proceedings of a parliament, committee, court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended.
The judge called for a recess to allow the lawyers to prepare their closing arguments.
A small space created by building part of a wall further back from the rest.
The books were neatly arranged in the recess of the wall.
A break between school classes.
The children were excited to play outside during recess.
An inward, remote, or secluded part or space; a hidden nook or cavity.
They searched the deepest recesses of the cave for the lost artifact.
recessverb
To suspend proceedings temporarily, especially in a court or legislative assembly.
The judge decided to recess the court for lunch.
To take a break or pause from an activity.
The committee agreed to recess for the afternoon before continuing discussions.
To set back or form a hollow or niche in a surface; to place in or as if in a recess.
LED lights were recessed into the ceiling for a sleek look.
recessadjective
Made, taking place, or valid during a recess, especially of a legislative body.
The ambassador received a recess appointment.
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