ressaisir
to pull oneself together, to regain composure
verb ruh-seh-ZEER Rare
Usage Note
ressaisir is almost always used reflexively as se ressaisir — 'to get a grip on oneself' or 'to regain control'. Ressaisis-toi ! is a direct command meaning 'pull yourself together!'. The non-reflexive use (to seize something back) is rarer and more literary.
Examples
"Elle a réussi à se ressaisir rapidement."
Natural Translation
She managed to pull herself together quickly.
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