rediffusion
/ʁə.di.fy.zjɔ̃/feminine
The English phrase 'rerun' can be translated into French as rediffusion. Wiktionary also lists reprise.
Meaning: television program shown after its initial presentation (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| rediffusion | /ʁə.di.fy.zjɔ̃/ | feminine |
| reprise | /ʁə.pʁiz/ | feminine |
In French, rediffusion is the term used for a television program shown after its initial presentation. If you wish to describe the act of running a program again, you can use the verb rediffuser.
What does it mean word for word?
The word rediffusion is composed of the prefix re- (again) and diffusion (broadcasting/spreading).
Which one should you use?
While rediffusion refers specifically to the rebroadcasting of a program, reprise is more commonly used to refer to a musical reprise or a repeat performance/take.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun rediffusion is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʁə.di.fy.zjɔ̃/ (4 syllables)
Did you know?
- Unlike English 'rerun', which uses a verb of motion, rediffusion is based on the Latin 'diffundere' meaning 'to pour out'.
- In French, reprise is used to describe the act of starting a habit again, such as la reprise du tabac for starting to smoke again.
- In French, reprise can describe a 'comeback' for an athlete or celebrity returning to the public eye after a long absence.
Examples in context
- Ce programme est une rediffusion.This program is a rerun.This sentence shows how to identify a program as a rediffusion.Tatoeba #1330299 by sacredceltic, translation #57468 by CK
- Le programme d'aujourd'hui est une rediffusion.Today's show is a rerun.This sentence is useful for stating that today's show is a rediffusion.Tatoeba #3548593 by sacredceltic, translation #3547482 by Hybrid
- Il y avait une rediffusion de l'épisode hier soir.There was a rerun of the episode last night.This sentence demonstrates using rediffusion to say there was a rerun of an episode.Tatoeba #10714056 by lbdx, translation #9674000 by shekitten
- J'ai regardé la rediffusion du film hier soir.I watched the rerun of the movie last night.
- Le programme sera diffusé en rediffusion demain.The program will be aired as a rerun tomorrow.
- Tu veux regarder la redif' de cette émission ?Do you want to watch the rerun of this show?
- Je vais enregistrer la deuxième diffusion de l'épisode.I'm going to record the rerun of the episode.
- Je n'ai pas envie de regarder cet épisode en reprise.I don't feel like watching this episode as a rerun.
- C'est une rediffusion, n'est-ce pas ?It's a rerun, isn't it?
- Ce soir il y a une reprise ?Is there a rerun tonight?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rerun” translations and entries rediffusion, reprise, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
