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    Reprend (en. Takes over)

    /ʁə.pʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take something new after having abandoned it.
    He picks up his book where he left it.
    Il reprend son livre là où il l'avait laissé.
    To recover or restart an activity.
    She returns to work after her leave.
    Elle reprend le travail après ses congés.
    To restore or put back in good condition.
    He resumes the direction of the company.
    Il reprend la direction de l'entreprise.
    To resume an action after an interruption.
    They resume the match after a break.
    Ils reprennent le match après une pause.
    To take something back from someone.
    The teacher revisits the homework that was not submitted.
    Le professeur reprend les devoirs non rendus.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'reprendre', composed of the prefix 're-' indicating repetition and the verb 'prendre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    return to service
    To start working again after a period of absence.
    reprendre du service
    take someone back
    To call someone to order.
    reprendre quelqu'un
    regain one's senses
    To gather oneself.
    reprendre ses esprits

    Related Words

    take
    To acquire or take possession of something.
    prendre
    resumption
    The act of taking back or recovering something.
    reprise

    Slang Meanings

    To bounce back
    After a rough patch, he really bounced back.
    Après une mauvaise période, il a vraiment repris du poil de la bête.
    To return to service
    After the holidays, I return to service tomorrow.
    Après des vacances, je reprends du service demain.