Réinterprétée

Réinterprétée is the feminine past participle of the French verb réinterpréter, meaning “reinterpreted.” It functions as an adjective to describe a feminine noun, such as une œuvre réinterprétée or une version réinterprétée, indicating that the work has been presented with a new interpretation.

Etymology and grammar: The term is formed from the prefix re- (again) combined with interpréter (to interpret) and the feminine suffix -ée. It is used when a work or performance has been reimagined or reframed by someone else, often in a different style, context, or perspective.

Usage and contexts: In arts and culture, réinterprétée denotes a deliberate reinterpretation by a new creator or within a modern framework. It can apply to music, cinema, theater, literature, or visual arts. For example, a chanson réinterprétée by a contemporary artist may alter arrangement, tempo, or vocal approach, while a classic play may be presented as a contemporary adaptation. The term emphasizes the act of interpretation and transformation rather than faithful replication.

Relation to related terms: Réinterprétée differs from interprétée (interpreted) and from réinterprétation (the act or result of reinterpreting). While the latter noun refers to the process or product of reinterpretation, réinterprétée highlights the outcome as a reimagined version of the original.

See also: réinterprétation, interprétation, réarrangement, adaptation.