No. 11,567 in French
réfection
Restoration or repair.
In a sentence
La réfection du pont a duré plusieurs mois.
The refurbishment of the bridge lasted several months.
In this sentence, 'réfection' refers to the act of repairing or renovating, specifically the bridge.
Nous avons commencé la réfection de notre toiture la semaine dernière.
We started the restoration of our roof last week.
'Réfection' here indicates the process of fixing or renewing a part of the house, namely the roof.
La salle de classe est en réfection pendant les vacances.
The classroom is under renovation during the holidays.
In this context, 'réfection' implies the ongoing activity of repairing or updating a classroom.
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