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remontant

tonic

noun ruh-mohn-TAHN Rare

Origin: From remonter 'to lift up'

Also means

pick-me-up

Usage Note

Remontant as a noun refers to a reviving drink or medicine that restores energy, similar to a 'tonic' in English. As an adjective it means 'invigorating' or 'uplifting'. In gardening, une rose remontante is a repeat-flowering rose. The underlying verb remonter le moral means to cheer someone up.

Examples

"Buvez ce remontant, vous vous sentirez mieux."

Natural Translation

Drink this tonic, you'll feel better.

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