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    Revenants (en. Revenants)

    /ʁə.və.nɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Entity or person who returns from the dead.
    In many cultures, revenants are associated with ghost stories.
    Dans de nombreuses cultures, les revenants sont associés à des histoires de fantômes.
    Person who returns after a long absence.
    The revenant of the village was welcomed with curiosity.
    Le revenant du village a été accueilli avec curiosité.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'revenir' with the suffix '-ant', indicating an ongoing action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the revenants of the past
    Evokes memories or people from the past resurfacing.
    les revenants du passé
    to arrive like a revenant
    To make an unexpected appearance after a long time.
    arriver comme un revenant
    the revenants of sleep
    Refers to recurring dreams related to deceased individuals.
    les revenants du sommeil

    Related Words

    revenant
    Singular form referring to an individual returning.
    revenant
    revenir
    Verb meaning to return to a place or state.
    revenir
    apparition
    The phenomenon by which a revenant appears.
    apparation

    Slang Meanings

    An unexpected return.
    He was a true revenant when he came back after all those years.
    C'était un vrai revenant quand il est revenu après toutes ces années.
    A person who returns to settle scores.
    She returned, like a revenant, to challenge her old rival.
    Elle est revenue, comme un revenant, pour défier son ancien rival.