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To put something damaged or wrong back into a better state.
Practice using réparer in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • La société doit réparer les dégâts causés.
    The company must remedy the damage it caused.
  • Peux-tu réparer cette montre ?
    Can you repair this watch?
  • Il veut réparer son erreur.
    He wants to make up for his mistake.
  • Ils réparent le toit après la tempête.
    They repair the roof after the storm.
  • Elle répare la porte cassée.
    She fixes the broken door.

Similar words

remédier à
remettre en état
corriger
dépanner
raccommoder

Meanings

Fix damaged things

verb
maintenance
neutral
Restore a damaged object or structure to working condition.

Examples

  • Je vais réparer mon vélo.
    I am going to repair my bicycle.
  • Elle répare la porte cassée.
    She fixes the broken door.
  • Le garagiste a réparé la voiture.
    The mechanic repaired the car.
  • Peux-tu réparer cette montre ?
    Can you repair this watch?
  • Ils réparent le toit après la tempête.
    They repair the roof after the storm.

Similar words

remettre en état
raccommoder
dépanner

Make amends

verb
harm
neutral
Correct a mistake or lessen the harm caused by a wrong action.

Examples

  • Il veut réparer son erreur.
    He wants to make up for his mistake.
  • Une excuse ne suffit pas à réparer le mal.
    An apology is not enough to undo the harm.
  • La société doit réparer les dégâts causés.
    The company must remedy the damage it caused.
  • Elle essaie de réparer l’injustice.
    She is trying to redress the injustice.
  • Nous devons réparer cet oubli.
    We must correct this omission.

Similar words

corriger
remédier à

Etymology

From Latin reparare, “to restore” or “prepare again”.

FAQ

What does réparer mean?

To repair something damaged or make amends for harm.

Can it describe fixing a bicycle?

Yes. Réparer un vélo means to fix a bicycle.

Can it refer to a mistake?

Yes. Réparer une erreur means to correct it or its effects.

What is the past participle?

Réparé.

How is it different from remplacer?

Réparer fixes an existing thing; remplacer puts another in its place.

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