Remirent (en. Returned)

/ʁə.mi.ʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To return to a previous state or redo what has already been done.

They put the furniture back in place after the move.

Ils remirent les meubles à leur place après le déménagement.

To resurrect or recall something in the mind.

These memories brought them a sense of joy.

Ces souvenirs leur remirent une sensation de joie.

The verb 'remirent' comes from the prefix 're-' indicating return, and the verb 'mirer' which means to look or see.

called into question

To put into doubt or examine critically.

remirent en question

restored to equilibrium

To bring something back to its vertical or correct position.

remirent d'aplomb

remirage

Action of putting back or restoring something.

remirage

remise

Action of returning something to someone.

remise

Used to indicate that something is returned to its original state.

These photos put me back in a good mood.

Ces photos me remettent dans le bon mood.

Said of a situation improved after a failure.

After the mess of the party, they restored the atmosphere.

Après le bazar de la fête, ils ont remiré l'ambiance.