repérage

reconnaissance, location scouting

noun reh-peh-RAHZH Rare

Usage Note

Repérage derives from repérer (to locate, to spot) and is used in both military/police contexts (reconnaissance) and film production, where le repérage refers to location scouting before a shoot. In everyday French it can also mean the act of identifying or tracking someone down. A related term is repère (m), a landmark or reference point.

Examples

"L'équipe de tournage fait son repérage en ville."

Natural Translation

The film crew is doing its location scouting in the city.

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