Redevenu (en. Become again)

/ʁədəvɥə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has regained their previous state.
After several years, he has become the best player on the team again.
Après plusieurs années, il est redevenu le meilleur joueur de l'équipe.
Refers to a person who has resumed a certain condition or situation.
She was sad, but she became joyful again after receiving good news.
Elle était triste, mais elle est redevenue joyeuse après avoir reçu de bonnes nouvelles.
The act of returning to a former state.
The climate has deteriorated, but it is gradually returning to normal.
Le climat s'est détérioré, mais il redevient progressivement normal.

Etymology

From the prefix 're-' indicating a return, and the verb 'devenir'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to become oneself again
To regain one's original identity or personality.
redevenir soi-même
returned to how it was before
To return to a previous state, unchanged.
redevenu comme avant

Related Words

become
To transform or change into something.
devenir
return
To return to the point of origin or to a previous state.
revenir

Slang Meanings

To regain a lost property or quality.
After this break, he became the same guy I used to know again.
Après ce break, il est redevenu le même type que je connaissais.
To recover an update or trend.
With this new style, she is in fashion again.
Avec ce nouveau style, elle est redevenue à la mode.