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    Revêtir (en. To put on)

    [ʁəvɛtiʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cover something with clothing or material.
    She put on her coat before going out.
    Elle a revêtu son manteau avant de sortir.
    To take on a particular appearance or state.
    This project has taken on major importance in the company.
    Ce projet a revêtu une importance majeure dans l'entreprise.
    By assuming a role or function.
    He took on the role of mediator in this matter.
    Il a revêtu le rôle de médiateur dans cette affaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'revestire', composed of 're-' and 'vestire' meaning to dress.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take on vital importance
    To become extremely important.
    revêtir une importance capitale
    to acquire legal status
    To become recognized by law.
    revêtir un caractère légal
    to take on the appearance of
    To take on the appearance of.
    revêtir l'aspect de

    Related Words

    clothing
    Article of clothing that one wears.
    vêtement
    to dress
    To put clothes on someone.
    habiller
    layer
    Element that covers or protects.
    couche

    Slang Meanings

    To put on clothes in informal language.
    He quickly put on a t-shirt to go out.
    Il a vite revêtu un tee-shirt pour sortir.
    To adopt a new look.
    She adopted a completely different urban style.
    Elle a revêtu un style urbain complètement différent.