réparer

This is the 11590th most frequent French word.


réparer

To repair or to fix.


Here, 'réparer' is used in the context of physically fixing a broken object, specifically a bicycle.

J'ai réparé mon vélo hier après-midi.

I fixed my bike yesterday afternoon.


In this example, 'réparer' takes on a more metaphorical usage, referring to the act of making amends for mistakes or wrongs.

Elle veut réparer les torts qu'elle a causés.

She wants to make amends for the wrongs she has caused.


'Réparer' is used metaphorically here to express the idea of mending or improving a strained relationship.

Nous devons réparer notre relation après cette dispute.

We need to mend our relationship after this argument.