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    Recommence (en. Start again)

    /ʁəkɔmɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To begin an action or event anew.
    After a break, the team starts the meeting again.
    Après une pause, l'équipe recommence la réunion.
    To relaunch an activity after a pause.
    They will restart the project as soon as possible.
    Ils vont recommencer le projet dès que possible.
    To resume work or a process.
    You need to redo the exercise to fully understand it.
    Il faut recommencer l'exercice pour bien comprendre.

    Etymology

    Formed from the prefix 're-' which indicates repetition and the verb 'commencer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    start again from scratch
    To begin anew without considering previous attempts.
    recommencer à zéro
    start off on the right foot
    To resume an activity with optimism.
    recommencer du bon pied
    start again endlessly
    To repeat an action indefinitely.
    recommencer sans cesse

    Related Words

    commencer
    To initiate or begin an action or a period.
    commencer
    reprise
    The action of starting again or resuming something.
    reprise
    recommencement
    The act of beginning anew.
    recommencement

    Slang Meanings

    To informally or casually start doing something again.
    We'll start again calmly, no pressure.
    On va recommencer tranquille, pas de pression.
    To start up again in a relaxed context.
    Come on, let's start over, but this time it's fun!
    Allez, on recommence, mais cette fois c'est fun!