récréation — meaning in English
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English meaning
- recess noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
- recreation noun An activity done for enjoyment or relaxation rather than work.
Senses
récréation is used for these senses in English:
- breaktime (UK) A break for schoolchildren between lessons.
- recess (Australia, Britain, North America, Philippines, education) A time away from studying during the school day for a meal or recreation.
- recreation The process of creating something again.
- recreation Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.
recess — full definition
- noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.
- noun A hollow or indented space set back into a wall or surface.
- verb To suspend a meeting or proceeding temporarily.
recreation — full definition
- noun An activity done for enjoyment or relaxation rather than work.
- noun The act of making something again, or the result of doing so.