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.