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    Redressait (en. Straightened up)

    /ʁə.dʁe.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To correct or rectify an injustice or an error.
    He was righting the wrongs caused by his predecessor.
    Il redressait les torts causés par son prédécesseur.
    To restore a previous position or state.
    She was straightening the chair that had fallen.
    Elle redressait la chaise qui était tombée.
    To improve or restore an unsatisfactory condition.
    They were correcting the company's financial situation.
    Ils redressaient la situation financière de l'entreprise.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'redresser', formed by the prefix 're-' and the verb 'dresser'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to straighten the course
    To improve a situation that has gone wrong.
    redresser la barre
    to right wrongs
    To correct injustices.
    redresser les torts
    to stand up again
    To get back on one's feet after a fall or difficulty.
    se redresser

    Related Words

    redress
    Action of straightening.
    redressement
    corrector
    Device or person that straightens.
    redresseur
    trainer
    Person who trains or formats.
    dresseur

    Slang Meanings

    Quickly correct a situation
    He corrected the situation in no time.
    Il a redressé la situation en un rien de temps.
    To bounce back from a failure or mistake
    After the project's failure, it was necessary to straighten the course.
    Après l'échec du projet, il a fallu redresser la barre.