repertoire
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈrɛpəˌtwɛr/
KK: /ˈrɛpərˌtwɑr/
noun
Definition
A collection of works, such as songs or plays, that a performer or group is ready to present, or a range of skills and abilities that someone possesses.
Example
The musician has an impressive repertoire that includes classical and contemporary pieces.
Conversation
Have you seen her performance? She has such an impressive repertoire of songs.
Yeah, I heard she can sing everything from pop to jazz!
Exactly! I can't believe how versatile her repertoire is.
It's amazing; it really keeps the audience engaged.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
catalog
collection
repertoire
Antonyms
inexperience
ignorance
lack
Root Explanation
Repertoire → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "paraitre" (from Old French, meaning to appear or to show). The word refers to a collection of works that can be performed again and again.
Memory Tip
Think of a collection of works that can 'appear again' — 're-' means again, and 'paraitre' means to appear.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.