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    Redoublèrent (en. Redoubled)

    /ʁədublʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    This is how 'redoubler' is used in the present to indicate that several subjects or objects are repeating or intensifying something.
    They redoubled their efforts to pass this exam.
    Ils redoublèrent d'efforts pour réussir cet examen.
    Indicated in the educational context, this means that a student must return to a previous level of study.
    Students who fail a year doubled their class.
    Les élèves qui échouent une année redoublèrent leur classe.
    Can mean to intensify, to perform an action in greater quantity.
    The protesters redoubled their chants to make their voices heard.
    Les manifestants redoublèrent de chants pour faire entendre leurs voix.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'redoubler', composed of the prefix 're-' (repetition) and 'doubler' (to increase or multiply).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    redouble one's efforts
    To increase one's efforts to achieve a goal.
    redoubler ses efforts
    redouble one's ardor
    To work with more passion or energy.
    redoubler d'ardeur
    retake an exam
    To retake an exam that one has failed.
    redoubler un examen

    Related Words

    redoubling
    The action of redoubling, especially in the educational context.
    redoublement
    to double
    To increase or do something to the extent that it is done twice.
    doubler
    repetition
    The action of doing something again.
    répétition

    Slang Meanings

    To redouble to be cool
    He redoubled just to have extra holidays.
    Il a redoublé juste pour avoir des vacances supplémentaires.
    To make retaking a subject a sport
    At this school, redoubling is almost a sport for some.
    À cette école, redoubler c'est presque un sport pour certains.