reprogrammer

reprogram

verb ruh-proh-grah-MEH Rare

Also means

reschedule

Usage Note

Reprogrammer covers both technical reprogramming (a device, a chip) and scheduling — 'to reschedule' an appointment or event. In everyday French the scheduling sense is common: reprogrammer une réunion means 'to reschedule a meeting'. The noun reprogrammation is used in both senses.

Examples

"Nous devons reprogrammer le rendez-vous à jeudi."

Natural Translation

We need to reschedule the appointment to Thursday.

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