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    Raccommoder (en. To mend)

    /ʁakɔmɒde/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To repair an item by sewing it again or replacing it.
    She mended her torn dress before the party.
    Elle a raccommodé sa robe déchirée avant la fête.
    To restore relationships between people.
    They had to mend their friendship after the argument.
    Ils ont dû raccommoder leur amitié après la dispute.
    To arrange or repair something temporarily.
    He mended the old chair with some wire.
    Il a raccommodé la vieille chaise avec du fil de fer.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'sew' with the prefix 're-' indicating a return or repetition.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mend the pieces
    To bring together disparate elements to form a whole.
    raccommoder les morceaux
    sort out one's affairs
    To clarify or arrange one's personal matters.
    raccommoder ses affaires
    mend bridges
    To restore relationships between people or groups.
    raccommoder des ponts

    Related Words

    sew
    The act of joining fabrics with thread.
    coudre
    repair
    The act of bringing something back to good condition.
    réparation
    restore
    To return to a previous state.
    restaurer

    Slang Meanings

    To make quick repairs
    He just mended the problem instead of solving it.
    Il a juste raccommodé le problème au lieu de le résoudre.
    To resolve a misunderstanding between friends
    After their argument, they mended things.
    Après leur dispute, ils ont raccommodé les choses.