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    Ramenait (en. Brought back)

    /ʁa.mə.nɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To return someone or something to a place.
    He always brought the children back from school.
    Il ramenait toujours les enfants de l'école.
    To remove in order to bring back to a previous state.
    She brought the debate back to more important topics.
    Elle ramenait le débat à des sujets plus importants.
    To attract again or bring back to one's attention.
    This song brought back many memories for him.
    Cette chanson ramenait chez lui beaucoup de souvenirs.

    Etymology

    The verb 'to bring back' comes from the prefix 'ra-' indicating return, and 'mener' which means to lead.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bring someone back to reason
    Lead someone to a more rational state of mind.
    ramener quelqu'un à la raison
    bring to order
    Restore discipline or conformity.
    ramener à l'ordre
    bring back memories
    Evoke memories of a past event.
    ramener des souvenirs

    Related Words

    bring back
    Infinitive verb meaning to bring something or someone back.
    ramener
    lead
    Verb meaning to lead or direct towards a goal.
    mener
    return
    Verb meaning to return to a place of origin.
    retourner

    Slang Meanings

    Bring home
    He brought the party home after the night out.
    Il a ramené la fête à la maison après la soirée.
    Brought back to the fold
    He was finally brought back home after his adventures.
    Il est enfin ramené au bercail après ses aventures.