Renaître (en. Reborn)
/ʁə.nɛtʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To be reborn means to return to existence or to life.
After several years of absence, he managed to be reborn on the music scene.
Après plusieurs années d'absence, il a réussi à renaître sur la scène musicale.
To be reborn can also mean to regain new vitality or a new form.
The city was able to be reborn after years of decline.
La ville a su renaître après des années de déclin.
To be reborn can refer to a process of personal transformation.
She was reborn after her romantic disappointment and started a new career.
Elle a renaître après sa déception amoureuse et a commencé une nouvelle carrière.
Etymology
The word comes from Latin 'renasci' which means 'to be born again'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to rise from the ashes
To recover or rebuild after a failure.
renaître de ses cendres
to be reborn in a new light
To be perceived differently following a change.
renaître sous un nouveau jour
Related Words
to be born
To begin to exist, to come into the world.
naître
renaissance
A period of cultural and artistic renewal.
renaissance
reincarnation
The concept of reappearing in a new body or form.
réincarnation
Slang Meanings
To give oneself a second chance.
After his breakup, he decided to be reborn and take control of his life.
Après sa rupture, il a décidé de renaître et de reprendre sa vie en main.
To make a fresh start.
She changed her look to be reborn and feel better in her skin.
Elle a changé de look pour renaître et se sentir mieux dans sa peau.