practise

s’exercer, s’entraîner

Faire quelque chose plusieurs fois pour apprendre à mieux le faire.

En anglais simple : To do something many times so that you become better at it.

• I practise the piano every day.
• We practised asking questions in English.
• Have you practised your speech yet?

Comment l'utiliser : practise doing something (We practised ordering food in English.)

Synonymes : rehearse, train

Expressions courantes : practise the piano, practise doing something, practise every day

exercer, mettre en pratique

Accomplir une action ou appliquer une méthode ou un principe dans la vie réelle.

En anglais simple : To carry out an action or use a method or principle in real life.

• She is qualified to practise medicine.
• He practised deception to gain their trust.
• Try to practise what you preach.

Synonymes : carry out, apply

Expressions courantes : practise medicine, practise law, practise what you preach

pratiquer, observer

Suivre régulièrement une croyance ou une manière de se comporter.

En anglais simple : To regularly follow a belief or way of behaving.

• They practise their religion freely.
• She practises self-control in difficult situations.
• The family has practised these customs for years.

Synonymes : observe, follow

Expressions courantes : practise a religion, practise your faith, practise self-control