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    Rallumer (en. Rekindle)

    /ʁa.ly.me/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Reactivate a fire or a source of light.
    It was necessary to rekindle the campfire after the rain.
    Il a fallu rallumer le feu de camp après la pluie.
    Restart an electronic device.
    I had to restart my computer for it to work properly.
    J'ai dû rallumer mon ordinateur pour qu'il fonctionne correctement.
    Revive a feeling or a passion.
    She managed to rekindle the flame of their love.
    Elle a réussi à rallumer la flamme de leur amour.
    Restart a discussion or debate.
    The teacher wanted to rekindle the debate on ecology.
    Le professeur a voulu rallumer le débat sur l'écologie.

    Etymology

    The word 'rallumer' comes from the prefix 're-' which means again, and from the verb 'allumer' which means to light.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rekindle the flame
    Revive a passion or feeling.
    rallumer la flamme
    rekindle hope
    Give hope back to someone.
    rallumer l'espoir
    rekindle the debate
    Reactivate a discussion on a particular subject.
    rallumer le débat

    Related Words

    light
    To light or illuminate.
    allumer
    illuminate
    To provide light.
    éclairer
    revive
    To bring back to life or revive something.
    raviver

    Slang Meanings

    To bring someone back into a romantic relationship.
    He is trying to get back together with his ex to try to restart their story.
    Il essaie de rallumer son ex pour tenter de relancer leur histoire.
    To resume drinking or smoking after a period of abstinence.
    She decided to start smoking again after several months of not smoking.
    Elle a décidé de rallumer après plusieurs mois sans fumer.