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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

repertoire

REHP-uh-twah

Repertoire (noun) means the full range of works, skills, or pieces a person or group is ready to perform. Example: “The orchestra's repertoire includes everything from Bach to modern film scores.”

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The full range of works, skills, or pieces a person or group is ready to perform.
"The orchestra's repertoire includes everything from Bach to modern film scores."
"Add a few new dishes to your cooking repertoire this year."

How to use repertoire

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe set of things — songs, skills, jokes, dishes — someone or something is ready to do or perform.

Common pairings
limited repertoire expand your repertoire

Word forms

repertoires plural

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Etymology

From French répertoire, from Late Latin repertorium, "an inventory or list."

Origin: Late Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “repertoire” mean?

The word “repertoire” means the full range of works, skills, or pieces a person or group is ready to perform. In plain terms, the set of things — songs, skills, jokes, dishes — someone or something is ready to do or perform.

How do you pronounce “repertoire”?

“Repertoire” is pronounced REHP-uh-twah (/ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “repertoire” in a sentence?

Here is “repertoire” used in a sentence: “The orchestra's repertoire includes everything from Bach to modern film scores.”

What part of speech is “repertoire”?

“Repertoire” is a noun.

Where does the word “repertoire” come from?

The word “repertoire” comes from Late Latin. From French répertoire, from Late Latin repertorium, "an inventory or list.".

Is “repertoire” a common word?

“Repertoire” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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