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    Reconquérir (en. Reconquer)

    /ʁə.kɔ̃.kə.ʁiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Recover a lost territory or possession.
    After years of conflict, the country succeeded in reconquering its territories.
    Après des années de conflits, le pays réussit à reconquérir ses territoires.
    Reaffirm one's dominion or control over something.
    He hopes to regain the trust of his colleagues after his mistake.
    Il espère reconquérir la confiance de ses collègues après sa faute.
    Rekindle feelings of affection or love.
    She wishes to win back the heart of her former partner.
    Elle souhaite reconquérir le cœur de son ancien partenaire.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'to conquer' deriving from the Latin 'conquīrere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reconquer one's territory
    Restore authority over a domain or space.
    reconquérir son territoire
    win back someone's heart
    Reestablish romantic feelings towards that person.
    reconquérir le cœur de quelqu'un
    regain trust
    Restore lost trust.
    reconquérir la confiance

    Related Words

    conquest
    Action of conquering a space or appropriating something.
    conquête
    reconciliation
    Act of bringing back harmony or repairing relationships.
    réconciliation
    recovery
    Action of regaining possession of something.
    récupération

    Slang Meanings

    Rekindle the flame.
    He wanted to rekindle the flame with his ex by talking to her.
    Il a voulu rallumer la flamme avec son ex en lui parlant.
    Get back in the game.
    He wants to get back in the game after being rejected.
    Il veut récupérer la mise après avoir été rejeté.