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    Redevenir (en. To become again)

    /ʁəd(ə)vəniʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To become again what one was.
    After years of absence, he managed to become the leader of his team again.
    Après des années d'absence, il a réussi à redevenir le leader de son équipe.
    To transform back into a previous state.
    The city has become a prosperous place again thanks to new investments.
    La ville a redevenu un lieu prospère grâce à de nouveaux investissements.
    To recover a previous status or situation.
    She wishes to become a recognized artist again after these years off.
    Elle souhaite redevenir une artiste reconnue après ces années de pause.
    To regain a lost characteristic.
    They hope to become friends again one day.
    Ils espèrent redevenir amis un jour.

    Etymology

    Formed from the prefix 're-' indicating repetition and the verb 'devenir'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to become oneself again
    To regain one's identity or initial character.
    redevenir soi-même
    to become friends again
    To restore a friendship after a conflict.
    redevenir ami
    to become popular again
    To recover lost popularity.
    redevenir populaire

    Related Words

    devenir
    To transition to a new state or form.
    devenir
    renaitre
    To come back to life or to a new existence.
    renaitre
    retourner
    To return to a place, state, or prior condition.
    retourner

    Slang Meanings

    To come back in fashion after being out of style.
    This trend will become popular again in the coming years.
    Cette tendance va redevenir dans les années à venir.
    To regain a lost style or attitude.
    He decided to become the same as before, more laid-back.
    Il a décidé de redevenir le même qu'avant, plus décontracté.