rendition

• Nom désignant une interprétation, une exécution ou une traduction de quelque chose, par exemple d'une œuvre musicale, d'un rôle ou d'un texte.

A noun referring to a performance, interpretation, or translation of something, such as a piece of music, a role, or a text.

1. B2formal

   A particular performance or interpretation of a piece of music, drama, or other work.

   Interprétation ou exécution

   • The pianist gave a beautiful rendition of the sonata.
   • Her rendition of the national anthem moved the audience.
   • The actor's rendition of Hamlet was highly praised.

   Synonymesdeliveryexecutioninterpretationperformanceportrayalreadingrenderingversion

2. C1formal

   A translation or version of a text or document.

   Traduction ou version

   • This is an English rendition of the original French poem.
   • The official rendition of the treaty was published in both languages.
   • The scholar provided a faithful rendition of the ancient manuscript.

   Synonymesinterpretationparaphrasereadingrenderingtranslationversion

3. Extraordinary renditionC2formallegal

   The transfer of a prisoner to a foreign jurisdiction for interrogation or detention, often without legal process.

   Rendition extraordinaire

   • The government was accused of using extraordinary rendition to bypass legal protections.
   • The case involved the rendition of a suspect to a country known for harsh interrogation methods.
   • Human rights groups condemned the practice of rendition without trial.

   Synonymesabductionkidnapping