Renouvelle (en. Renew)

/ʁə.nu.vɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To make something come back to life, restore something.
She renews her library subscription every year.
Elle renouvelle son abonnement à la bibliothèque chaque année.
To update or refresh.
We need to renew our work tools.
Nous devons renouveler nos outils de travail.
To make something new or fresh.
He decided to renew his wardrobe for spring.
Il a décidé de renouveler sa garde-robe pour le printemps.
To reiterate or repeat.
He renewed his promise to help her.
Il a renouvelé sa promesse de l'aider.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'renovare', meaning 'to make new'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

renew a contract
Means to extend a legal agreement or commitment.
renouveler un contrat
renew your faith
Expresses the idea of revitalizing or strengthening a personal belief.
renouvelle ta foi
renew hopes
Indicates the process of rekindling or restoring hope.
renouvelle les espoirs

Related Words

renewable
That can be renewed.
renouvelable
renovation
Action of renovating, improving something.
renovation
innovate
To introduce something new.
innover

Slang Meanings

To make something fresh or fashionable.
He completely renewed his way of dressing.
Il a complètement renouvelé sa façon de s'habiller.
To take a new start.
After his trip, he felt rejuvenated.
Après son voyage, il se sentait renouvelé.