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    Recommença (en. Started again)

    /ʁə.kɔ.mɑ̃.ça/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To put something back into operation.
    He recommenced his project after a break.
    Il a recommencé son projet après une pause.
    To take up an activity that has already begun.
    She started writing her book again.
    Elle recommença à écrire son livre.
    To restart an event or action.
    They resumed playing football.
    Ils ont recommencé à jouer au football.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'recommencer', formed from the prefix 're-' and 'commencer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    start over
    To begin anew without retaining anything from the old.
    recommencer à zéro
    start again every time
    To make the same effort again and again.
    recommencer chaque fois
    start from there
    To resume an activity precisely where it was interrupted.
    recommencer à partir de là

    Related Words

    start
    To set an action in motion.
    commencer
    relaunch
    To make something active again.
    relancer
    restart
    To initiate something new after an interruption.
    redémarrer

    Slang Meanings

    To revive a complicated situation.
    He had to restart the entire procedure; it was a hassle.
    Il a dû recommencer toute la procédure, c'était galère.
    To make a new attempt after a failure.
    After failing, he decided to start again for good.
    Après avoir échoué, il a décidé de recommencer pour de bon.