What does se répercuter in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word se répercuter in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use se répercuter in French.

The word se répercuter in French means reverberate, pass on, have an effect (on ), have repercussions (for ), have an impact (on ). To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word se répercuter

reverberate

verbe transitif (réverbérer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'écho répercute les cris des enfants.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. The eagle's cry echoes in the mountains.

pass on

verbe transitif (transmettre)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")
La secrétaire répercute les ordres du directeur.
The secretary passes on the manager's instructions.

have an effect (on ), have repercussions (for ), have an impact (on )

verbe pronominal (avoir un effet sur)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le prix du pétrole se répercute sur le prix des produits transportés.
The price of oil has an impact on the price of the products transported.

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