Rétablit (en. Restores)

/ʁe.ta.bli/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Restore something to its previous state.
He restored order after the chaos.
Il rétablit l'ordre après le chaos.
Repair a conflicting situation.
She restored peace between the two groups.
Elle a rétabli la paix entre les deux groupes.
Improve or correct a failing condition.
He restored his health after the illness.
Il a rétabli sa santé après la maladie.
Restore a relationship or bond that has been broken.
They restored their relationship after a long conflict.
Ils ont rétabli leurs relations après un long conflit.

Etymology

From the verb 'establish' with the prefix 're-' meaning 'again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

restore balance
Restore a state of balance or justice.
rétablir l'équilibre
recover
Regain one's health or normal situation.
se rétablir
restore the truth
Make known the reality of the facts.
rétablir la vérité

Related Words

establish
Set up or establish something.
établir
reform
Organized change to improve a situation.
réforme
restoration
Action of restoring something to its initial state.
restauration

Slang Meanings

Return to normal.
After the storm, the city recovered quickly.
Après la tempête, la ville s'est rétablie rapidement.
Put things back in order.
We had to restore the rules after the confusion.
On a dû rétablir les règles après la confusion.