No. 3,206 in French
repêchage
"Repêchage" in English refers to a second chance or opportunity to qualify, often used in sports for contestants eliminated in earlier rounds.
In a sentence
Le joueur a été sélectionné lors du repêchage de la ligue.
The player was selected during the league draft.
Refers to a sports draft where players are chosen for a team.
Le repêchage scolaire permet de donner une seconde chance aux élèves.
School remediation offers students a second chance.
Refers to an academic recovery process for students to improve.
La pêche a été fructueuse grâce au repêchage des filets après la marée.
The fishing was fruitful thanks to retrieving the nets after the tide.
Refers to the action of retrieving nets in a fishing context.
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