Réinterprétées

Réinterprétées is the feminine plural past participle of the French verb réinterpréter. Used as an adjective, it describes works, performances, or ideas that have been given a new interpretation or reframed from their original form. The related noun réinterprétation denotes the act or result of reinterpreting a work or concept.

In arts and humanities, the expression often refers to œuvres réinterprétées or textes réinterprétés, where canonical material—from literature, myths, or historical events—has been reimagined to reflect different perspectives, contexts, or sensibilities. In music, réinterprétées can indicate new arrangements, vocal approaches, or stylistic treatments of existing songs, sometimes spanning genres or eras. In theatre, cinema, and visual arts, the term encompasses remakes, reimaginings, or contemporary reworkings that preserve elements of the original while altering others to produce fresh meanings.

The practice of producing réinterprétées invites critical dialogue with tradition, enabling audiences to access familiar material through updated aesthetics or social contexts. It raises questions about authorship, originality, and cultural memory, and may provoke discussion or controversy when changes challenge established interpretations or sensitivities. While transformative, réinterprétées are often evaluated for their coherence with the source material and the degree to which they offer meaningful, inventive contributions rather than mere replication.

See also: interprétation, réinterprétation, couverture (in music), remaniement.