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    Rendît (en. Gave back)

    [ʁɑ̃di]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To produce an effect, a reaction, or to provide something in return.
    He returned the book he had borrowed.
    Il rendit le livre qu'il avait emprunté.
    To return something to a previous state or condition.
    She returned her old apartment in the condition she received it.
    Elle rendit son ancien appartement dans l'état où elle l'avait reçu.
    To express a situation or emotion in a tangible or perceptible form.
    This painting conveys the author's sadness well.
    Ce tableau rend bien la tristesse de l'auteur.
    To restore something to someone.
    He brought back her smile after the bad news.
    Il lui a rendu son sourire après la mauvaise nouvelle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'reddere' which means 'to give back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to account for one's actions
    To explain or justify one's actions.
    rendre des comptes
    to breathe one's last
    To die.
    rendre son dernier souffle
    to lay down arms
    To surrender.
    rendre les armes

    Related Words

    to give back
    Verb meaning to give back, restore.
    rendre
    returning
    Present participle of "to give back."
    rendant

    Slang Meanings

    To return something to its original state.
    He tossed the ball back to the player.
    Il a rendu la balle au joueur.
    To return a favor or service.
    I’m returning the favor for the helping hand.
    Je te rends la pareille pour le coup de main.