Rendrait (en. Would make)

/ʁɑ̃dʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Bring something back to its previous state.
He hoped that it would restore his memories.
Il espérait que cela lui rendrait ses souvenirs.
Give, return something to someone.
She would return his book tomorrow.
Elle lui rendrait son livre demain.
Produce an effect, have a consequence.
This decision would restore his freedom.
Cette décision lui rendrait sa liberté.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar
Acknowledge someone's merit.
rendre à César ce qui est à César
give an account
Explain one's actions to someone.
rendre des comptes
give up the ghost
To die, to pass away.
rendre l'âme

Related Words

returned
The past participle of the verb rendre.
rendu
returner
One who returns or restores.
rendreur
retrieve
To take back something that has been lost or given.
récupérer

Slang Meanings

Drive crazy
This situation would drive me crazy.
Cette situation me rendrait fou.
Do a favor
He really did me a favor.
Il m'a vraiment rendu service.