Also means
recreation, leisure
Usage Note
Récréation most commonly refers to a school recess — the outdoor break between lessons — but it also carries the broader sense of leisure or a refreshing change of activity. La cour de récréation is the school playground. The shortened informal form récré is widely used by children and teachers alike.
Examples
"Les enfants jouent pendant la récréation."
Natural Translation
The children play during recess.
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