Reconstituer (en. Reconstitute)
/ʁe.kɔ̃.sti.tɥe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To gather or put back together what has been separated or degraded.
He is working to reconstitute the missing file.
Il travaille à reconstituer le dossier manquant.
To restore something in its entirety.
She successfully reassembled the puzzle.
Elle a réussi à reconstituer le puzzle.
To produce again a substance from its components.
This powder reconstitutes into a liquid with water.
Cette poudre se reconstitue en un liquide avec de l'eau.
Etymology
From the Latin 'reconstitutio', which means 'restoration'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to reestablish a connection
To restore a relationship between people.
reconstituer un lien
to reform a team
To reform a team from existing members.
reconstituer une équipe
to regain strength
To take time to regain one's strength or energy.
se reconstituer
Related Words
constitution
The organization or structure of a whole.
constitution
reconstruction
The action of rebuilding something.
reconstruction
assembly
The action of gathering pieces or elements.
assemblage
Slang Meanings
To regain one's composure after a moment of stress.
After a good coffee, I feel reenergized.
Après un bon café, je me sens reconstituer.
To remake a story to embellish it.
She reconstructs her trip by exaggerating the details.
Elle reconstitue son voyage en exagérant les détails.