repasser
to iron
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ʁə.pa.se/
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Cultural Note
Ironing is taken seriously in France — wrinkled clothes are considered sloppy. However, 'repasser' also means 'to come back again,' so context determines the meaning.
📝 Example Sentences
Il faut repasser cette chemise pour demain.
This shirt needs to be ironed for tomorrow.
Ma mère repasse toujours en regardant la télé.
My mother always irons while watching TV.