When you're learning French, you'll often come across the verb "réviser." It's quite similar to its English cognate, "to revise."
You use "réviser" when you want to review something you've already learned, like your notes for an exam, or when you're preparing to present something.
For instance, you might say, "Je dois réviser mes leçons avant l'examen" (I need to revise/review my lessons before the exam). It implies a focused re-examination of material.
It's a practical verb to know, especially if you're a student or someone who frequently needs to go over information again.
§ Réviser vs. Other Verbs
It's easy to confuse 'réviser' with other verbs that might seem similar but have different nuances. Let's clear up some common mix-ups.
- Mistake
- Using 'examiner' instead of 'réviser' when you mean to review study material.
While 'examiner' means 'to examine' or 'to inspect', it's not typically used for reviewing lessons or notes for an exam. 'Réviser' is the correct verb here.
Je dois réviser mes notes pour l'examen. (I need to review my notes for the exam.)
- Mistake
- Using 'revoir' for academic review.
'Revoir' generally means 'to see again' or 'to meet again'. While you might 'revoir' a friend, you wouldn't typically 'revoir' your history lessons in the sense of studying them. 'Réviser' is the better choice for academic review.
Nous allons réviser le chapitre 3 ce soir. (We are going to review chapter 3 tonight.)
§ Incorrect Prepositions
Another common error is using the wrong prepositions with 'réviser'. 'Réviser' is often used directly with its object, without a preposition in between, or with 'pour' when indicating a purpose.
- Mistake
- Saying 'réviser à' or 'réviser de' for 'to revise something'.
Unlike some other verbs, 'réviser' is generally transitive, meaning it takes a direct object. You don't need a preposition like 'a' or 'de' directly after it when referring to the subject being revised.
J'ai révisé ma grammaire. (I revised my grammar.)
Elle révise ses leçons pour l'examen. (She is revising her lessons for the exam.)
§ Overuse and Underuse
Sometimes learners either use 'réviser' for everything or avoid it completely. Let's find the balance.
- Overuse: Using 'réviser' when a simpler verb would suffice, or when the context clearly implies review. While not strictly incorrect, it can sometimes sound a bit redundant.
- Underuse: Avoiding 'réviser' in situations where it's the most natural and appropriate verb, leading to less precise language.
The key is to recognize when 'réviser' truly conveys the meaning of reviewing, studying, or updating something.
Il faut réviser le budget annuellement. (We need to review the budget annually.)
In this case, 'réviser' means to go over and potentially adjust, which fits perfectly.
Alright, let's talk about réviser and its friends. In English, we often use 'review,' 'study,' or 'revise' pretty interchangeably. In French, there are specific nuances that are important to grasp so you sound natural and precise. Understanding when to use réviser versus other verbs like revoir, étudier, or even corriger will really help your French sound more native.
§ What does réviser really mean?
At its core, réviser means to review something, usually with the intention of improving your knowledge or preparing for an evaluation. Think of it as going over material again to solidify it in your mind, especially for an exam, presentation, or a specific task. It implies a targeted, active process of revisiting information.
- DEFINITION
- To revise; to review (typically for an exam or to refresh knowledge).
Je dois réviser mes notes avant l'examen.
(I need to review my notes before the exam.)
Elle révise son français tous les jours.
(She reviews her French every day.)
§ réviser vs. revoir
This is where it gets a bit tricky for English speakers because 'revoir' can also translate to 'review.' However, there's a key distinction:
- Réviser: Focuses on reviewing academic material, notes, or specific content with a goal of learning, remembering, or preparing for an assessment. It's about mental preparation and knowledge consolidation.
- Revoir: Has a broader meaning. It often means 'to see again,' 'to meet again,' or 'to look over again' in a general sense, not necessarily academic. You can revoir a friend (see them again), revoir a movie (watch it again), or revoir a document (look it over for general understanding or errors, but not necessarily to learn it).
Je dois réviser le chapitre 3 pour le contrôle.
(I need to review chapter 3 for the test.)
On va revoir ce film demain soir.
(We're going to rewatch this movie tomorrow night.)
§ réviser vs. étudier
- Réviser: As we covered, it's about reviewing *previously learned* material. You're not learning it for the first time; you're refreshing or deepening your understanding.
- Étudier: This is the more general verb for 'to study.' It implies the initial process of learning new material, digging into a subject, or doing research. You étudiez a new topic, then you révisez it for an exam.
J'étudie l'histoire de France.
(I am studying the history of France.)
J'ai révisé mes leçons hier soir.
(I reviewed my lessons last night.)
§ réviser vs. corriger
While 'revise' in English can sometimes mean 'to correct or amend,' in French, réviser doesn't carry that strong connotation of making changes to a piece of work. For that, you'd use corriger.
- Réviser: To go over material to recall or master it.
- Corriger: To correct errors, to amend, to fix. This is used for correcting a text, a test, a mistake.
Le professeur a corrigé nos copies.
(The teacher corrected our papers.)
Je dois réviser la conjugaison des verbes.
(I need to review the verb conjugation.)
§ Summary of usage
Here’s a quick cheat sheet for when to pick which verb:
- Réviser: Use when you are reviewing academic material, notes, or any content for a test, to refresh your memory, or to deepen your understanding. It's an active study process.
- Revoir: Use when you are seeing something or someone again, watching a movie again, or generally looking something over without a strong academic 'study' implication.
- Étudier: Use when you are learning new material for the first time, delving into a subject, or doing general study.
- Corriger: Use when you are fixing errors, making amendments, or correcting mistakes in a text or work.
Mastering these distinctions will make your French much more precise and natural. Keep practicing and pay attention to the context!
نکته جالب
The English word 'revise' shares the same Latin root, highlighting the linguistic connections between French and English.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Je révise mes leçons.
I revise my lessons.
Tu dois réviser tes verbes.
You must review your verbs.
Nous révisons pour l'examen.
We are revising for the exam.
Elle révise son vocabulaire.
She reviews her vocabulary.
Vous révisez bien vos devoirs.
You (plural) review your homework well.
Ils révisent avant de dormir.
They revise before sleeping.
Il faut réviser la règle.
It is necessary to review the rule.
Révisons ensemble demain.
Let's revise together tomorrow.
Je dois réviser mes notes avant l'examen.
I have to revise my notes before the exam.
Direct object 'mes notes' follows the verb.
Nous révisons le chapitre sur l'histoire de France.
We are reviewing the chapter on French history.
Present tense, 'nous' subject pronoun.
As-tu révisé tes verbes irréguliers ?
Have you reviewed your irregular verbs?
Passé composé with 'avoir' and past participle 'révisé'.
Elle devrait réviser son texte pour éviter les erreurs.
She should revise her text to avoid errors.
Semi-modal verb 'devrait' (should) followed by infinitive.
Ils ont révisé leurs plans de voyage à cause de la météo.
They revised their travel plans because of the weather.
Passé composé indicating a completed action.
Il est important de réviser régulièrement pour bien apprendre.
It is important to review regularly to learn well.
Impersonal expression 'il est important de' followed by infinitive.
Révisons ensemble pour l'évaluation de demain.
Let's review together for tomorrow's assessment.
Imperative form for 'nous' (let's).
Vous devez réviser cette leçon avant de passer à la suivante.
You must revise this lesson before moving to the next one.
Semi-modal verb 'devez' (must) followed by infinitive.
Pour l'examen, j'ai révisé toutes les leçons du semestre, en me concentrant sur les points faibles.
For the exam, I reviewed all the lessons of the semester, focusing on the weak points.
Here, 'réviser' is used transitively with a direct object ('toutes les leçons').
Il faut que nous révisions notre stratégie marketing si nous voulons rester compétitifs sur ce marché en constante évolution.
We need to revise our marketing strategy if we want to remain competitive in this constantly evolving market.
The subjunctive mood ('que nous révisions') is used after 'il faut que' (it is necessary that).
Avant de publier l'article, l'auteur a dû le réviser plusieurs fois pour s'assurer de sa clarté et de sa précision.
Before publishing the article, the author had to revise it several times to ensure its clarity and accuracy.
The past infinitive 'réviser' is used after 'a dû' (had to).
Les nouvelles réglementations nous obligent à réviser nos procédures internes pour garantir la conformité.
The new regulations oblige us to revise our internal procedures to ensure compliance.
'Nous obligent à réviser' means 'oblige us to revise'.
Après avoir relu son rapport, elle a décidé de le réviser pour améliorer la fluidité et corriger les coquilles.
After rereading her report, she decided to revise it to improve fluidity and correct typos.
The infinitive 'réviser' is used after 'décidé de' (decided to).
Le gouvernement a annoncé son intention de réviser la loi sur l'immigration suite aux récentes manifestations.
The government announced its intention to revise the immigration law following recent protests.
'Son intention de réviser' means 'its intention to revise'.
Pour bien comprendre le sujet, il est essentiel de réviser régulièrement les notions clés et de refaire les exercices.
To fully understand the subject, it is essential to regularly review key concepts and redo exercises.
'Il est essentiel de réviser' means 'it is essential to review'.
Le comité de rédaction a jugé nécessaire de réviser le manuscrit avant sa publication finale, compte tenu des commentaires des lecteurs.
The editorial committee deemed it necessary to revise the manuscript before its final publication, taking into account reader feedback.
'A jugé nécessaire de réviser' means 'deemed it necessary to revise'.
الگوهای دستوری
اصطلاحات و عبارات
"réviser ses classiques"
To brush up on one's classics (i.e., revisit fundamental knowledge or skills)
Avant l'examen, il faut réviser ses classiques en grammaire.
neutral"réviser son jugement"
To reconsider one's opinion or judgment
Après avoir entendu tous les arguments, j'ai dû réviser mon jugement.
formal"réviser ses leçons"
To review one's lessons (for school/studies)
Les élèves doivent réviser leurs leçons tous les soirs.
neutral"réviser à la dernière minute"
To cram (study intensely at the last minute)
Je ne recommande pas de réviser à la dernière minute pour un examen important.
neutral"réviser en vue de quelque chose"
To revise with something in mind (e.g., an exam, a presentation)
Elle révise en vue de son entretien d'embauche.
neutral"réviser un contrat"
To amend or review a contract
Les avocats vont réviser le contrat avant la signature finale.
formal"réviser ses positions"
To reconsider one's stance or viewpoint
Face aux nouvelles informations, le gouvernement a décidé de réviser ses positions.
formal"réviser sa copie"
To review one's work/draft (often implying making improvements)
Avant de rendre ton rapport, n'oublie pas de réviser ta copie.
neutral"réviser ses notes"
To review one's notes
Il est important de réviser ses notes régulièrement pour bien mémoriser.
neutral"réviser un examen"
To study for an exam (focus on reviewing material)
Je dois passer tout le week-end à réviser cet examen difficile.
neutralالگوهای جملهسازی
Je révise le français.
I revise/review French.
Tu révises tes leçons.
You review your lessons.
Il/Elle révise pour l'examen.
He/She is reviewing for the exam.
Nous révisons nos notes.
We are reviewing our notes.
Vous devez réviser avant le contrôle.
You must revise before the test.
Ils/Elles révisent ensemble pour mieux comprendre.
They revise together to better understand.
J'ai révisé toute la nuit.
I revised all night.
Il est important de réviser régulièrement.
It is important to revise regularly.
ریشه کلمه
From Latin 'revidere' (to see again), through Old French 'reviser'.
معنای اصلی: To see again, to look over.
Romance, Indo-Europeanبافت فرهنگی
In French academic and professional contexts, 'réviser' is commonly used when talking about studying for exams or reviewing documents. For example, a student might say 'Je dois réviser pour mon examen de maths' (I need to revise for my math exam). It's a very practical and everyday verb in educational settings.
خودت رو بسنج 78 سوال
Il faut ___ les leçons avant l'examen.
To review the lessons before the exam, 'réviser' is the correct verb.
Vous devriez ___ vos notes chaque soir.
To review your notes every evening, 'réviser' is the appropriate verb.
Elle a besoin de ___ son français.
To review or brush up on her French, 'réviser' is the correct verb.
Nous allons ___ les chapitres difficiles.
To review the difficult chapters, 'réviser' is the suitable verb.
Pense à ___ ta présentation demain.
To review your presentation for tomorrow, 'réviser' is the correct choice.
Les étudiants doivent ___ leurs connaissances.
To review or refresh their knowledge, 'réviser' is the appropriate verb.
The speaker needs to study for a test.
Someone is asking for help with French grammar.
The plan needs to be checked before a meeting.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Je révise mes verbes.
تمرکز: révise
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Tu révises souvent ?
تمرکز: souvent
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Il doit réviser son devoir.
تمرکز: devoir
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Imagine you have an important French test next week. Write two sentences about what you need to 'réviser'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
Je dois réviser mon vocabulaire pour l'examen de français. Je vais aussi réviser la grammaire.
Your friend asks what you did to prepare for your last French class. Write a sentence explaining that you 'révisé' the previous lesson.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
Avant le cours, j'ai révisé la leçon précédente.
You are making a to-do list for your studies. Write one item on the list using 'réviser' that means 'to go over' your notes.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
Réviser mes notes de cours.
Que va faire Julie ce soir?
این متن را بخوانید:
Julie est étudiante. Elle a un examen important demain. Ce soir, elle va réviser tous ses cours. Elle a beaucoup de choses à apprendre.
Que va faire Julie ce soir?
The passage states: 'Ce soir, elle va réviser tous ses cours.'
The passage states: 'Ce soir, elle va réviser tous ses cours.'
Quand est-il important de réviser pour bien parler français?
این متن را بخوانید:
Pour bien parler français, il est important de réviser régulièrement. Ne révisez pas seulement avant un examen, mais chaque semaine.
Quand est-il important de réviser pour bien parler français?
The passage says: 'Ne révisez pas seulement avant un examen, mais chaque semaine.'
The passage says: 'Ne révisez pas seulement avant un examen, mais chaque semaine.'
Pourquoi le frère n'a-t-il pas de bonnes notes?
این متن را بخوانید:
Mon frère n'aime pas réviser ses leçons. Il préfère jouer aux jeux vidéo. C'est pourquoi il n'a pas de bonnes notes à l'école.
Pourquoi le frère n'a-t-il pas de bonnes notes?
The passage explicitly states: 'Mon frère n'aime pas réviser ses leçons. C'est pourquoi il n'a pas de bonnes notes à l'école.'
The passage explicitly states: 'Mon frère n'aime pas réviser ses leçons. C'est pourquoi il n'a pas de bonnes notes à l'école.'
This sentence means 'She must revise her lessons.'
This sentence means 'We are going to revise for the exam.'
This sentence means 'I want to revise the grammar.'
N'oubliez pas de ___ vos leçons avant l'examen. (Don't forget to ___ your lessons before the exam.)
The context implies preparing for an exam, so 'réviser' (to review/revise) is the correct verb.
Je dois ___ mes notes de cours pour bien comprendre. (I need to ___ my class notes to understand well.)
To understand well, one would 'réviser' (review) their notes.
Elle passe des heures à ___ son français chaque semaine. (She spends hours ___ her French every week.)
To improve her French, she would 'réviser' (review/study) it.
Après les vacances, il faut ___ les bases. (After the holidays, you have to ___ the basics.)
To refresh knowledge after a break, one would 'réviser' (review) the basics.
Peux-tu m'aider à ___ ces conjugaisons? (Can you help me ___ these conjugations?)
When learning conjugations, 'réviser' (review) them is a common activity.
Il est important de ___ régulièrement pour progresser. (It is important to ___ regularly to progress.)
Consistent 'réviser' (reviewing/studying) is key for progress.
Choose the best translation for 'Je dois réviser pour mon test.'
'Réviser' means to revise or review, especially in the context of studying for an exam.
Which sentence correctly uses 'réviser'?
To 'réviser ses notes' means to review one's notes.
What is the most appropriate action for someone who wants to improve their French before an exam?
To 'réviser ses verbes et son vocabulaire' means to review one's verbs and vocabulary, which is crucial for exam preparation.
If you 'révisez' your French, you are studying it again.
'Réviser' means to review or revise, which implies studying something again.
You can use 'réviser' to mean 'to invent' a new story.
'Réviser' means to revise or review existing material, not to invent something new.
Before a big meeting, it's common to 'réviser' the important points of the discussion.
In a professional context, 'réviser' can mean to review or go over important points before a meeting.
The speaker needs to prepare for an exam.
They are going over a presentation before a meeting.
The question is about studying history chapters.
این را بلند بخوانید:
J'ai besoin de réviser ma grammaire française.
تمرکز: ré-vi-ser
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Tu devrais réviser tes notes avant de commencer à écrire.
تمرکز: ré-vi-ser tes notes
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Ils ont révisé le plan pour le projet.
تمرکز: ré-vi-sé le plan
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
This sentence means 'She must revise her lessons for the exam.'
This sentence means 'We must review our itinerary before leaving.'
This sentence means 'I like to revise my notes every evening.'
Focus on the meaning of 'révisé' in this context.
What does one need to do with the highway code?
What are the students doing with their notes?
این را بلند بخوانید:
Je dois réviser mon français pour mon voyage en France.
تمرکز: ré-vi-ser
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
As-tu révisé les chapitres que je t'ai conseillés ?
تمرکز: as-tu ré-vi-sé
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Nous devrions réviser ce document ensemble avant de l'envoyer.
تمرکز: nous de-vrions ré-vi-ser
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
This sentence means 'I had to revise all my lessons for the final exam.' The structure 'avoir dû + infinitive' expresses obligation in the past.
This sentence means 'To speak fluently, one must regularly review vocabulary.' 'Il faut' expresses general necessity.
This sentence means 'She spent the night revising her notes before the presentation.' 'Passer la nuit à + infinitive' indicates spending the night doing something.
Choose the best synonym for "réviser" in the context of preparing for an exam.
While 'réviser' means to review, in the context of an exam, 'étudier' (to study) is a very close and often interchangeable synonym for the act of going over material again.
Which sentence correctly uses "réviser" to mean 'to make changes to a document'?
This sentence uses 'réviser' in the sense of making changes or updating, which is a valid meaning beyond just academic review.
Which of these phrases is NOT a natural way to use "réviser" in French?
One 'corrects' their errors ('corriger ses erreurs'), rather than 'revising' them in this context. The other options are idiomatic uses of 'réviser'.
The verb "réviser" can be used to mean checking and servicing a vehicle.
Yes, 'réviser sa voiture' (to service one's car) is a common and correct usage of the verb.
If you say "Je dois réviser mon jugement," it means you need to re-evaluate your opinion or decision.
This is a correct idiomatic use of 'réviser', meaning to reconsider or re-evaluate a judgment.
The phrase "réviser ses amis" means to catch up with friends you haven't seen in a while.
No, 'réviser ses amis' is not a valid or natural expression in French. To catch up with friends, you would use phrases like 'revoir ses amis' or 'prendre des nouvelles de ses amis'.
The project needed extensive revision due to new client requirements.
She spent the night reviewing her notes for a challenging final exam.
New scientific discoveries necessitate revising established theories.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Compte tenu des imprévus, il est impératif de réviser nos plans stratégiques pour l'année à venir.
تمرکز: ré-vi-ser, im-pé-ra-tif, stra-té-giques
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Après mûre réflexion, le conseil d'administration a décidé de réviser sa position sur la fusion.
تمرکز: ré-flex-ion, ré-vi-ser, fu-sion
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Pour garantir la conformité, nous devons réviser tous les documents légaux avant la signature finale.
تمرکز: ga-ran-tir, con-for-mi-té, ré-vi-ser, lé-gaux
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
This sentence means 'I had to review my notes for the final exam.' The word order in French is similar to English.
This sentence means 'You must review these chapters before moving on to the next one.' 'Il faut' indicates a necessity.
This sentence means 'To truly understand the material, we must review it regularly.' 'La réviser' means 'review it'.
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نمره کامل!
مثال
Je dois réviser mes leçons pour l'examen.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر education
absent
A1Not present in a place, at an occasion, or in a thing.
analyse
B1A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something. It involves breaking a complex topic into smaller parts to gain a better understanding of it.
anglaise
A2English (f)
apprenant
A2A person who is learning a subject or skill.
Apprendre
A1To learn; to gain knowledge or skill.
apprentissage
A2The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study or experience; learning.
argumenter
B1To provide reasons or evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory. It is a key skill in academic writing to persuade the reader.
bibliothèque
A1Library.
cahier
A1Notebook
camarade
A2A companion or friend, especially in school or work.
