practice

• Nom désignant l'action de répéter un exercice ou une activité pour acquérir ou maintenir une compétence, ainsi que la manière habituelle de faire quelque chose.

A noun referring to the repeated exercise or performance of an activity or skill to acquire or maintain proficiency, or the customary way of doing something.

1. Repetition for improvementA2formal

   The repeated exercise of an activity or skill to acquire or maintain proficiency.

   Pratique (entraînement)

   • She needs more practice on the piano.
   • Practice makes perfect.
   • He devoted hours to practice before the competition.

   Synonymesdisciplinedrillexercisepreparationrehearsalrepetitiontrainingworkout

2. Professional activityB1formal

   The work or business of a professional person, such as a doctor or lawyer.

   exercice d'une profession

   • He has a successful medical practice in the city.
   • She joined a law practice after graduating.
   • The dental practice is open from 9 to 5.

   Synonymesbusinesscallingcareeroccupationprofessionpursuittradevocation

3. Custom or habitB1formal

   A usual or customary way of doing something.

   pratique

   • It is common practice to shake hands when meeting someone.
   • The company has a practice of holding weekly meetings.
   • This practice has been followed for generations.

   Synonymesconventioncustomhabitprocedureroutinetraditionusagewont

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner une action effectuée de manière répétée ou régulière afin d'améliorer ou de maintenir une compétence, ainsi que pour l'exercice d'une activité professionnelle.

A verb used to indicate the act of performing an activity repeatedly or regularly in order to improve or maintain one's proficiency, or to carry out a profession or activity.

1. Repeated exerciseA2formal

   To perform an activity repeatedly to improve a skill.

   Pratique (exercice répété)

   • She practices the piano for an hour every day.
   • He needs to practice his pronunciation more.
   • The team practiced their routine until it was perfect.

   Synonymesdrillexercisehonerehearsetrainwork at

2. Engage in a professionB2formal

   To work in a particular profession, especially medicine or law.

   Exercer une profession

   • She has been practicing law for over twenty years.
   • He practices medicine at the local hospital.
   • After graduating, she began to practice as a dentist.

   Synonymescarry onfollowplypursuework at

3. Carry out or performB1formal

   To do something regularly as a habit or custom.

   pratiquer (une activité, une habitude)

   • They practice sustainable farming methods.
   • The company practices ethical business policies.
   • He practices what he preaches.

   Synonymescarry outconductdoexercisefollowobserveperformpursuetrain