Redoublait (en. Redoubled)

/ʁə.dublɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Staying in the same school or university level due to insufficient results.
He was repeating his math class this year.
Il redoublait sa classe de mathématiques cette année.
To repeat or reinforce an action.
He was redoubling his efforts to improve his grades.
Il redoublait d'efforts pour améliorer ses notes.
To face a difficult situation by trying a new approach.
She was redoubling her ingenuity to solve the problem.
Elle redoublait d'ingéniosité pour résoudre le problème.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'redoubler', which means 'to double again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

redoubling one's efforts
Increasing one's efforts in a task.
redoubler d'efforts
redoubling vigilance
Heightening one's attention.
redoubler de vigilance

Related Words

redoubling
The action of repeating a class.
redoublement
lining
The action of doubling something.
doublure
double
A term related to the notion of doubling or repeating.
double

Slang Meanings

Deliberately repeating to avoid a responsibility.
He repeated to escape summer work.
Il a redoublé pour échapper au travail d'été.
Staying in a cycle, not making progress.
He is in repeat mode, nothing is advancing him.
Il est en mode redoublage, rien ne l'avance.