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ressusciter

resurrect, rise from the dead

verb reh-soo-see-TEH Less Common

Also means

revive, bring back

Usage Note

Ressusciter is used in religious contexts (Christ's resurrection, la résurrection) and figuratively to mean bringing something back to life (ressusciter une tradition). The double s gives the 's' sound (no liaison issue). The related noun is résurrection (f).

Examples

"La légende dit que ce roi ressuscitera un jour."

Natural Translation

The legend says this king will one day rise again.

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