Remonter (en. Go back up)

/ʁə.mɔ̃.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Definition: To bring something back to a higher place.

Example Sentence: He asked to lift the furniture to the first floor.

Il a demandé à remonter le meuble au premier étage.

Definition: To restore something to its previous state.

Example Sentence: The system had to be reassembled after the failure.

Il a fallu remonter le système après la panne.

Definition: To renew a situation or feeling.

Example Sentence: After a difficult period, she managed to lift the team's spirits.

Après une période difficile, elle a réussi à remonter le moral de l'équipe.

Definition: To gather or reassemble elements.

Example Sentence: We need to get the project back on track before the presentation.

Nous devons remonter le projet avant la présentation.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'monter' with the prefix 're-' indicating a return or repetition.

Common Phrase: to lift someone's spirits

Meaning: To revive someone's enthusiasm or optimism.

remonter le moral

Common Phrase: to get back on track

Meaning: To recover after a difficult period.

remonter la pente

Related Word: monter

Description: To move something upwards.

monter

Related Word: revenant

Description: Reminder of a past event or era.

revenant

Related Word: restaurer

Description: To bring back to a previous state.

restaurer

Slang Meaning: To recover something after a loss.

Slang Example: He managed to uplift his team after the defeat.

Il a su remonter son équipe après la défaite.

Slang Meaning: To find motivation after losing interest.

Slang Example: She is trying to get back on her feet after her depression.

Elle cherche à remonter après sa période de dépression.