Rendrez (en. Will return)
/ʁɑ̃.dʁe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To return something to its original state or to someone.
You will return the book to the library tomorrow.
Vous rendrez le livre à la bibliothèque demain.
To give back a due or a favor.
You will do this favor for your friend.
Vous rendrez ce service à votre ami.
To express an opinion or a judgment.
You will give your opinion at the meeting.
Vous rendrez votre avis lors de la réunion.
Etymology
From Old French 'rendre', originating from Latin 'reddere', meaning to give back or return.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to account for one's actions
To explain one's actions or justify one's decisions.
rendre des comptes
to pass away
To die or to pass away.
rendre l'âme
to visit
To go to someone's place to spend time with that person.
rendre visite
to pay tribute
To express respect or gratitude towards someone.
rendre hommage
Related Words
to give back
To bring back an object or a person to its previous state.
rendre
yield
Measure of productivity of a system or a business.
rendement
transfer
To establish a link between a cause and an effect.
ransfer
Slang Meanings
To bring back into fashion.
They are making 90s fashion popular again.
Ils rendent la mode des années 90 populaire à nouveau.
To return the favor.
He helped me, I will return the favor.
Il m'a aidé, je vais lui rendre la pareille.
To give change.
It is necessary to give change to the guests.
Il faut rendre la monnaie du séjour aux clients.