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    Reprends (en. Take back)

    /ʁə.pʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To take again, to reclaim
    He regains control of the situation.
    Il reprend le contrôle de la situation.
    To take something back from someone
    I took back the book I had lent to him.
    J'ai repris le livre que je lui avais prêté.
    To start a job or activity again
    She resumes her studies after a break.
    Elle reprend ses études après une pause.
    To resume a conversation or topic
    We will resume our discussion tomorrow.
    Nous allons reprendre notre discussion demain.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reprehendere' which means to take again.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    resumes duty
    To regain one's activity after an absence.
    reprends du service
    catch your breath
    To take a moment of rest after an effort.
    reprends ton souffle
    resume speaking
    To start speaking again after an interruption.
    reprends la parole

    Related Words

    take
    To seize or obtain something.
    prendre
    recover
    To pick up or recover something.
    récupérer
    restart
    To start again.
    recommencer

    Slang Meanings

    To take one more time
    He is taking up his old project again.
    Il reprend encore son ancien projet.
    To do it again
    The party was canceled, but we will do it again soon.
    La fête a été annulée, mais on reprend ça bientôt.