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    Reprenait (en. Resumed)

    /ʁə.pʁə.nɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To reestablish contact, a relationship, or a commitment.
    He reestablished contact with old friends after many years.
    Il reprenait contact avec de vieux amis après de nombreuses années.
    To restart an activity after an interruption.
    She resumed her work after maternity leave.
    Elle reprenait son travail après un congé maternité.
    To reiterate an action or a request.
    He brought up his request for changes during the meeting.
    Il reprenait sa demande de modification lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'prendre' with the prefix 're-' indicating repetition.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to resume service
    To return to one's work or activity after a break.
    reprendre du service
    to take control of things
    To take control of a situation.
    reprendre les choses en main
    to catch one's breath
    To take a break to rest or regain composure.
    reprendre son souffle

    Related Words

    to take
    To accept or seize something.
    prendre
    to recover
    To obtain something again.
    récupérer
    to relaunch
    To restart or relaunch an activity.
    relancer

    Slang Meanings

    To have a drink again after a break
    We have a drink again after work.
    On reprend un verre après le boulot.
    To clarify a situation again
    He had to clarify things.
    Il a dû reprendre les choses au clair.