recitation

• Nom désignant l'action de réciter ou de reproduire de mémoire un texte, comme un poème ou un discours, ou une séance planifiée dans un cadre éducatif impliquant une répétition ou une pratique orale.

A noun referring to the act of reciting something from memory, such as a poem or speech, or a scheduled session in a course of study involving oral repetition or practice.

1. Memorized textB2formal

   A piece of written content that is spoken aloud from memory, often in a formal or educational setting.

   Récitation apprise par cœur

   • The student prepared a recitation of a famous poem for the class.
   • Her recitation of the historical speech was flawless.
   • The competition required a recitation of a Shakespearean sonnet.

2. Public performanceB2formal

   An instance of speaking or repeating something aloud that has been memorized in advance, typically before an audience.

   récitation publique

   • The actor gave a moving recitation of the monologue.
   • The poetry recitation was the highlight of the evening.
   • He delivered a recitation of the pledge at the ceremony.

   Synonymesdeclamationdeliveryperformancereadingrecitalrendition

3. Academic sessionB1formalamerican

   A regularly scheduled class meeting, often in a university or school, where students review or discuss material.

   Séance de travaux dirigés

   • The recitation session for the physics course is held every Friday.
   • Attendance at the recitation is mandatory for all students.
   • The teaching assistant led the recitation on calculus problems.

   Synonymessectiontutorial

4. Repetitive practiceB2formal

   Systematic training or learning through repeated practice or drill.

   répétition / exercice de mémorisation

   • The musician's recitation of scales improved her technique.
   • Recitation of vocabulary words helps with language retention.
   • Daily recitation of the multiplication tables is common in elementary school.

   Synonymesdrillexercisepracticerepetitionrote