This is the 11553rd most frequent French word.
récitation
The act of reciting or speaking aloud, often poetry or text, from memory.
Here, 'récitation' refers to the act of reciting or presenting something, highlighting the performance aspect.
La récitation du poème par l'élève a ému tout le monde.
The recitation of the poem by the student moved everyone.
Here, 'récitation' emphasizes repetitive oral practice, often for memorization.
Dans l'école, la récitation régulière des tables de multiplication est essentielle.
At school, the regular recitation of multiplication tables is essential.
In this context, 'récitation' describes the accurate repetition or delivery of a piece of spoken material.