Résurrection (en. Resurrection)
/ʁezyʁɛk.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Return to life of a deceased person.
The resurrection of Lazarus is a central theme in Christianity.
La résurrection de Lazare est un thème central dans le christianisme.
Renewal, rebirth of something.
The project experienced a resurrection thanks to new investors.
Le projet a connu une résurrection grâce à de nouveaux investisseurs.
Etymology
From the Latin 'resurrectio', deriving from 'resurgere' meaning 'to rise again'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
resurrection of values
Renaissance or reaffirmation of fundamental values.
résurrection des valeurs
resurrection of a work
Renaissance of a work or an old project.
résurrection d'une œuvre
to avoid the resurrection
To strive to prevent the return of something negative.
éviter la résurrection
Related Words
revive
To bring back to life or give new life to something.
réanimer
be reborn
To return to life, undergo a transformation or significant change.
renaître
renewal
Action or effect of replacing something old with something new.
renouvellement
Slang Meanings
Unexpected return of an event or a person.
His resurrection in the group surprised everyone.
Sa résurrection dans le groupe a surpris tout le monde.
Artistic or cultural renaissance.
This festival was a resurrection for local music.
Ce festival a été une résurrection pour la musique locale.