régénérer

regenerate, renew

verb reh-zheh-neh-REH Rare

Origin: Latin regenerare (to bring forth again)

Usage Note

Régénérer is used both literally, as in regenerating tissue, and figuratively, as in renewing energy or a community. The reflexive form se régénérer means 'to regenerate oneself' and is common in both medical and self-help contexts. The derived noun régénération describes the process.

Examples

"Les cellules peuvent se régénérer rapidement."

Natural Translation

Cells can regenerate quickly.

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