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redonner

to give back, restore

verb ruh-doh-NEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

to give again

Usage Note

Redonner combines the prefix re- (again/back) with donner (to give), so it means either returning something or giving a renewed dose of something: redonner confiance (to restore confidence), redonner de l'énergie (to give fresh energy). It often appears in emotional or motivational contexts where something is revived or replenished.

Examples

"Ce repos lui a redonné de l'énergie."

Natural Translation

This rest gave him renewed energy.

Literal Translation

This rest gave back energy to him.

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