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repair

/rɪˈpeə/

/rɪˈpɛr/

Translations

repairverb

repaired

Past Simple

repaired

Past Participle

repairing

Gerund

/rɪˈpeə/

/rɪˈper/

réparer

He repaired the broken chair with some glue and nails.

Il a réparé la chaise cassée avec de la colle et des clous.

Additional translations

se rendreEmploi littéraire ou ancien.

Synonyms

Antonyms

repairnoun

repairs

/rɪˈpeə/

/rɪˈpɛr/

réparation

The repair of the old clock took several hours.

La réparation de la vieille horloge a pris plusieurs heures.

Additional translations

étatSurtout dans l’expression « in repair ».

Synonyms

repairadjective

/rɪˈpeə/

/rɪˈper/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to fixing or restoration

de réparation

She purchased a repair manual for her vintage car.

Elle a acheté un manuel de réparation pour sa voiture de collection.

Synonyms

Definitions

repairverb

To restore something that is damaged, faulty, or worn to a good condition.

He repaired the broken chair with some glue and nails.

To fix or mend a relationship or situation that is damaged or not functioning well.

They worked hard to repair their friendship after the misunderstanding.

To go or betake oneself, especially to a place, often for a particular purpose.

After the meeting, the committee repaired to the boardroom.

repairnoun

The act of fixing or mending something that is broken or damaged.

The repair of the old clock took several hours.

A result of repairing something; a restored or fixed condition.

The repair was so well done that the vase looked brand new.

The condition of something, especially concerning its need for or state after maintenance or fixing.

After the harsh winter, the bridge was in poor repair.

repairadjective

Intended for or relating to the act of fixing or restoring something broken or damaged.

She purchased a repair manual for her vintage car.