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    Réchauffer (en. Warm)

    /ʁeʃo.fe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Increase the temperature of a food or drink.
    He reheated the leftovers in the microwave.
    Il a réchauffé les restes au micro-ondes.
    Make an atmosphere cozier.
    The music warms up the atmosphere of the party.
    La musique réchauffe l'atmosphère de la fête.
    Recall something that has lost interest.
    He revived an old project that was not completed.
    Il a réchauffé un vieux projet qui n'était pas abouti.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'heat' with the prefix 're-' indicating repetition or a return to a state.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    warm up the atmosphere
    Make a situation more friendly.
    réchauffer l'ambiance
    revive memories
    Evoke past memories.
    réchauffer des souvenirs
    warm up by the fire
    Gather around a fire to warm up.
    se réchauffer au coin du feu

    Related Words

    heat
    Increase the temperature.
    chauffer
    hot
    Denoting a high temperature.
    chaud
    reactivate
    Make active or operational again.
    réactiver

    Slang Meanings

    Raise the temperature of a social situation.
    They know how to liven up the evening.
    Eux, ils savent comment réchauffer la soirée.
    Restore a connection, usually emotional.
    They decided to rekindle their relationship.
    Ils ont décidé de réchauffer leur relation.