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    Rendirent (en. Gave back)

    /ʁɑ̃.diʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To return something to someone.
    They returned the keys to the owner.
    Ils rendirent les clés au propriétaire.
    To return to a previous state.
    They restored the garden to its former beauty.
    Ils rendirent le jardin à son ancienne beauté.
    To produce an effect or result.
    This decision made the situation more complicated.
    Cette décision rendit la situation plus compliquée.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'rendre', derived from Latin 'reddere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give an account
    To provide explanations for one's actions.
    rendre des comptes
    to die
    To die.
    rendre l'âme
    to pay a visit
    To go to someone's house to pay homage or show friendship.
    rendre visite

    Related Words

    rendre
    Verb meaning to give, to hand over.
    rendre
    restitution
    Action of giving back what has been taken.
    restitution
    income
    Sum of money earned or received.
    revenu

    Slang Meanings

    To do the service.
    He definitely returned that hit well.
    Il a bien rendu ce coup-là.
    To give change.
    The seller made the change correctly.
    Le vendeur a bien rendu la monnaie.