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    Redevint (en. Became again)

    /ʁədə.vɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Returning to a previous state.
    After several years of absence, he finally became himself again.
    Après plusieurs années d'absence, il redevint enfin lui-même.
    Returning to a former condition or position.
    The city became prosperous again after the rehabilitation.
    La ville redevint prospère après la réhabilitation.
    Regaining a lost characteristic or quality.
    She became respectable again after correcting her mistakes.
    Elle redevint respectable après avoir corrigé ses erreurs.

    Etymology

    Form of the verb 'devenir' (to become), prefixed with 're-' to indicate a return to a previous state.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    becomes oneself again
    Regaining one's identity or personality.
    redevient soi-même
    becomes normal again
    Returning to the usual or ordinary state.
    redevient normal
    becomes famous again
    Regaining notoriety after a decline.
    redevient célèbre

    Related Words

    become
    Acquiring a new state or condition.
    devenir
    return
    Returning to a previous place or situation.
    revenir
    withdrawal
    Action of returning to a former position.
    retrait

    Slang Meanings

    Becoming trendy again
    With his new look, he became fashionable again.
    Avec son nouveau look, il a redevint à la mode.
    Coming back to life
    After his trip, he became energetic again.
    Après son voyage, il a redevint énergique.