Ranimer (en. Revive)
/ʁa.ni.me/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To bring back to life or consciousness, especially after a fainting spell.
The doctors had to revive the patient after the accident.
Les médecins ont dû ranimer le patient après l'accident.
To refresh or invigorate the mind or body.
A coffee break can recharge your focus during the day.
Une pause café peut ranimer votre concentration durant la journée.
To revive or give new momentum to an activity or situation.
The new plan was designed to rejuvenate the local economy.
Le nouveau plan a été conçu pour ranimer l'économie locale.
Etymology
Derived from 'animer' with the prefix 'ra-', indicating an action of reviving or returning.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rekindle the flame
To rekindle a passion or a relationship.
ranimer la flamme
revive the spirits
To make a discussion more lively or interesting.
ranimer les esprits
Related Words
animate
To make alive, to give life to something.
animer
revitalize
To restore vitality to something.
revitaliser
awaken
To bring someone out of sleep or inactivity.
réveiller
Slang Meanings
Brought back to life after a period of inactivity.
This project was really revived after the meeting.
Ce projet a vraiment été ranimé après la réunion.
To recover energy quickly.
A good meal can rejuvenate an exhausted student.
Un bon repas peut ranimer un étudiant épuisé.