A1 noun Neutre

rehearsal

/rɪˈhɜːrsəl/

A rehearsal is a practice session for a play, concert, or other public performance. It is a time when performers prepare and fix mistakes before the actual event takes place.

Exemples

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1

I have a dance rehearsal after school today.

I have a dance rehearsal after school today.

2

The director requested a full rehearsal of the second act to ensure timing is perfect.

The director requested a full rehearsal of the second act to ensure timing is perfect.

3

I'm heading to band rehearsal, see you later!

I'm heading to band rehearsal, see you later!

Famille de mots

Nom
rehearsal
Verb
rehearse
Adjectif
rehearsed
Apparenté
rehearser
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 're-hear-sal'. You need to let people 'hear' the performance again and again until it is perfect.

Quiz rapide

The actors are very tired because they had a five-hour ___ last night.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : rehearsal

Exemples

1

I have a dance rehearsal after school today.

everyday

I have a dance rehearsal after school today.

2

The director requested a full rehearsal of the second act to ensure timing is perfect.

formal

The director requested a full rehearsal of the second act to ensure timing is perfect.

3

I'm heading to band rehearsal, see you later!

informal

I'm heading to band rehearsal, see you later!

4

Effective mental rehearsal can significantly reduce anxiety during public speaking.

academic

Effective mental rehearsal can significantly reduce anxiety during public speaking.

5

Let's do a quick rehearsal of the sales pitch before we meet the clients.

business

Let's do a quick rehearsal of the sales pitch before we meet the clients.

Famille de mots

Nom
rehearsal
Verb
rehearse
Adjectif
rehearsed
Apparenté
rehearser

Collocations courantes

dress rehearsal dress rehearsal
final rehearsal final rehearsal
wedding rehearsal wedding rehearsal
hold a rehearsal hold a rehearsal
choir rehearsal choir rehearsal

Phrases Courantes

in rehearsal

in rehearsal

dress rehearsal

dress rehearsal

technical rehearsal

technical rehearsal

Souvent confondu avec

rehearsal vs practice

Practice is a general term for improving a skill, while rehearsal specifically refers to practicing for a scheduled performance.

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Notes d'usage

The word is primarily used in the context of the performing arts, but it is also used for important social events like weddings or professional presentations.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'do a rehearsal' instead of the more natural 'have a rehearsal' or 'go to rehearsal.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word 're-hear-sal'. You need to let people 'hear' the performance again and again until it is perfect.

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Origine du mot

From the Middle French word 'rehercer', which means to 'harrow again' or to go over something repeatedly.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun (rehearsals) often used with verbs like 'have', 'attend', or 'conduct' can be used as a compound noun (e.g., choir rehearsal)
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, a 'wedding rehearsal' is a formal event held the evening before a wedding so the participants know where to stand and walk.

Quiz rapide

The actors are very tired because they had a five-hour ___ last night.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : rehearsal

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