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    Repris (en. Taken back)

    /ʁə.pʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    The action of taking again.
    The teacher resumed the lesson after a short break.
    Le professeur a repris la leçon après une courte pause.
    To recover something or someone.
    He took back his old job at the company.
    Il a repris son ancien emploi dans la société.
    To stop an activity to start again.
    After the lunch break, they resumed work.
    Après la pause déjeuner, ils ont repris le travail.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'reprendre', combining 're-' (again) and 'prendre' (to take).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    returned to service
    Restored to one's duties.
    repris du service
    restarted from zero
    Starting again from the beginning.
    repris à zéro
    recalled from the past
    Reminding of previous events.
    repris par le passé

    Related Words

    take back
    The action of taking again.
    reprendre
    taking
    The act of seizing or taking something.
    prise

    Slang Meanings

    To reconnect or rekindle a relationship.
    They decided to meet again after having reconnected.
    Ils ont décidé de se revoir après avoir été repris.
    To resume a fun activity after an interruption.
    We resumed playing video games after dinner.
    On a repris les jeux vidéo après le diner.