Rendra (en. Will make)

/ʁɑ̃dʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To return something to someone.
He will give you back your book tomorrow.
Il te rendra ton livre demain.
To bring to a state or condition.
This will make you happier.
Cela te rendra plus heureux.
To produce an effect.
This decision will make the situation more complex.
Cette décision rendra la situation plus complexe.
To exert an influence.
This experience will make you stronger.
Cette expérience te rendra plus fort.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb 'reddere', meaning to give back, to restore.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give Caesar what belongs to Caesar
Acknowledge someone's merit.
rendre à César ce qui est à César
to come to terms with the obvious
Accept an undeniable truth.
se rendre à l'évidence
to die
Designate someone's death.
rendre l'âme

Related Words

give back
Basic verb, meaning to return.
rendre
given back
Past participle of the verb give back, indicating something that has been returned.
rendu
arrangement
Action of tidying or organizing.
rangement

Slang Meanings

To give change
The cashier gave me change for my coin.
Le caissier m'a rendu la monnaie de ma pièce.
To go crazy
This situation will drive me crazy!
Cette situation me rendra fou!
To do a favor
Can you do me a favor and help me with my homework?
Peux-tu me rendre service et m'aider avec mes devoirs?