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    Redoubler (en. Redouble)

    /ʁədublɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To repeat a class in school or university.
    She had to repeat her math class.
    Elle a dû redoubler sa classe de mathématiques.
    To do something again or in duplicate.
    We need to double our efforts to succeed in this exam.
    Il faut redoubler d'efforts pour réussir cet examen.
    To adjust or strengthen a strategy or plan.
    The company decided to double its marketing efforts.
    L'entreprise a décidé de redoubler ses efforts marketing.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'duplicare' which means to double.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to double efforts
    To intensify efforts or work.
    redoubler d'efforts
    to double intelligence
    To show increased intelligence in a situation.
    redoubler d'intelligence
    to double caution
    To act with more caution.
    redoubler de prudence

    Related Words

    double
    Multiply by two.
    double
    duplication
    Act of making a copy.
    duplication
    recurrence
    Repetition of an event.
    récurrence

    Slang Meanings

    To fail and have to start over.
    After his year at university, he realized he was going to repeat.
    Après son année de fac, il a réalisé qu'il allait redoubler.
    To insist strongly on something.
    During the meeting, the manager emphasized the importance of quality.
    Lors de la réunion, le chef a redoublé sur l'importance de la qualité.