Ramène (en. Bring back)

/ʁa.mɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Bring something to a place.
She always brings her book back to the library.
Elle ramène toujours son livre à la bibliothèque.
Pick up a conversation or topic again.
He brought up the topic of the meeting.
Il a ramèné le sujet de la réunion.
Bring back to a place or situation.
That brings back childhood memories.
Cela ramène des souvenirs d'enfance.

Etymology

From the verb 'ramener', which comes from 're-' and 'amener'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Bring me something
Ask someone to return an object.
Ramène-moi quelque chose
Bring back a matter
Bring a discussion topic back up.
Ramèner une affaire
Bring back calm
Restore a peaceful situation.
Ramène le calme

Related Words

bring
To bring someone or something to a place.
amener
come back
To return to a place where one was before.
revenir
report
To bring something back to its point of origin.
rapporter

Slang Meanings

To bring something back informally.
Bring your face here!
Ramène ta gueule ici !
To bring back an item or idea lightly.
He brings his stories back every time.
Il ramène ses histoires à chaque fois.