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    Ressaisir (en. To pull together)

    /ʁə.se.zir/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Take something into hands again.
    He managed to regain control of the situation after the chaos.
    Il a réussi à ressaisir la situation après le chaos.
    Regain emotional or mental grip.
    After a difficult period, she decided to regain control of her emotions.
    Après une période difficile, elle a décidé de ressaisir ses émotions.
    Resume a task or action that was left aside.
    It was necessary to resume the project that had been abandoned for several months.
    Il a fallu ressaisir le projet abandonné depuis plusieurs mois.

    Etymology

    Composed of the prefix 're-' indicating repetition and the verb 'saisir'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the reins again
    Take control of a situation.
    ressaisir les rênes
    take control of one’s life
    Regain control of one’s life.
    ressaisir sa vie en main

    Related Words

    seize
    To take or grab something.
    saisir
    take back
    To take something again or another time.
    reprendre

    Slang Meanings

    Regain one’s senses
    After the shock, it took a moment to regain his senses.
    Après le choc, il a fallu un moment pour ressaisir ses esprits.
    Regain the upper hand
    He finally managed to take the upper hand in this competition.
    Il a enfin réussi à ressaisir le dessus dans cette compétition.