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    Rende (en. Give back)

    /ʁɑ̃d/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To bring something back to its previous state or to return possession of it.
    He returns the book he borrowed.
    Il rend le livre qu'il a emprunté.
    To produce an effect or an impression.
    This painting evokes the atmosphere of the village.
    Ce tableau rend l'atmosphère du village.
    To reproduce a sound or an image.
    This speaker makes the music very clear.
    Ce haut-parleur rend la musique très claire.
    To pay tribute or make an offering.
    They pay tribute to the heroes of the homeland.
    Ils rendent hommage aux héros de la patrie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'reddere', meaning to give back or return.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    do a favor
    Help someone in need.
    rendre service
    pass away
    To die.
    rendre l'âme
    give an account
    To explain or justify something.
    rendre compte
    pay a visit
    To go see someone at their home.
    rendre visite

    Related Words

    pay tribute
    To perform an act of recognition or esteem.
    rendre hommage
    returned
    That which has been returned or restored.
    rendu
    returning
    One who gives back.
    rendant

    Slang Meanings

    Give change
    When he paid, the cashier gave the change.
    Quand il a payé, la caissière a rendu la monnaie.
    Surrender
    The soldiers decided to surrender to the enemy.
    Les soldats ont décidé de rendre les armes face à l'ennemi.