Regagna (en. Returned)

/ʁeɡaɲ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Recover something or bounce back from a failure.
She regained her position after a short absence.
Elle regagna son poste après une courte absence.
Resume a battle or a fight.
The team confidently regained the ground.
L'équipe regagna le terrain avec assurance.
Return to a favorable situation.
He regained the trust of his colleagues.
Il regagna la confiance de ses collègues.

Etymology

From the French verb 'regagner', composed of 're-' and 'gagner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

regain ground
Improve one’s position or situation.
regagner du terrain
regain trust
Recover the faith or assurance of others.
regagner la confiance
regain popularity
Recover one’s reputation or influence.
regagner en popularité

Related Words

gain
Obtain an advantage or success.
gagner
lose
No longer have something, to lack.
perdre
recover
Find something that was lost.
récupérer

Slang Meanings

Regain one's level or form.
She finally regained her level after an injury.
Elle a enfin regagné son niveau après une blessure.
Return to the game after a bad phase.
After a few defeats, he managed to regain respect.
Après quelques défaites, il a réussi à regagner le respect.