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    Restituer (en. Restore)

    /ʁɛs.ti.tɥe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To restore or return something to its original state.
    He was tasked with returning the painting to the museum.
    Il a été chargé de restituer le tableau au musée.
    To reimburse or return a sum of money.
    The company will refund the amount of the plane ticket.
    La société va restituer le montant du billet d'avion.
    To pay tribute or give thanks.
    We must restore the memory of the victims.
    Nous devons restituer la mémoire des victimes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'restituere', composed of 're-' (again) and 'stituere' (to place).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to restore one's place
    To regain or return to its original position.
    restituer sa place
    to return an asset
    To return an object to its rightful owner.
    restituer un bien
    to restore rights
    To restore rights that had been taken away.
    restituer des droits

    Related Words

    restitution
    Action of returning what has been taken or given.
    restitution
    restore
    To restore something to its original state.
    restaurer
    give back
    To ensure that something is returned to its owner.
    rendre

    Slang Meanings

    To return something in a similar state.
    He returned the piece of furniture in impeccable condition.
    Il a restitué le meuble dans un état impeccable.
    To return to normal.
    After the conflict, peace had to be restored.
    Après le conflit, il a fallu restituer la paix.