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    Revanche (en. Revenge)

    /ʁə.vɑ̃ʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A measure taken to compensate for a disadvantage suffered or to obtain a benefit.
    After losing the match, the team asked for a rematch.
    Après avoir perdu le match, l'équipe a demandé une revanche.
    Vengeance or satisfaction taken against someone.
    He acted out of revenge, unable to bear the injustice.
    Il a agi par revanche, ne supportant pas l'injustice.
    Recovery of what has been lost, especially in competitions.
    The revenge on the opponent was highly anticipated.
    La revanche sur l'adversaire était très attendue.

    Etymology

    The word 'revenge' comes from the verb 'revenge' which means 'to take one's revenge.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take one's revenge
    To obtain satisfaction after a defeat or an affront.
    prendre sa revanche
    to take revenge on someone
    To act to compensate for an offense suffered from someone.
    prendre une revanche sur quelqu'un
    to have revenge
    To be in a position of power after having suffered a loss.
    avoir la revanche

    Related Words

    recovery
    The act of returning to a previous state after a loss.
    récupération
    vengeance
    The act of taking revenge.
    vengeance
    retribution
    Punishment or reward proportionate to an act.
    rétribution

    Slang Meanings

    A reset after an affront.
    He took his revenge, it's like a reset!
    Il a pris sa revanche, c'est comme une remise à zéro!
    To make someone pay for a past offense.
    He executed his plan; he wanted to make his revenge pay.
    Il a mis son plan à exécution, il voulait faire payer sa revanche.