reprendre
/ʁə.pʁɑ̃dʁ/
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Translation
to take back, to resume, to take up again
Word origin
From re- ('again') plus prendre ('to take'), from Latin reprehendere ('to seize, to take back'). The same root gives English 'reprehend' and 'reprisal'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- reprehendere
- English cognates
- reprehend, reprisal
Grammar
Verb type-re irregular (like prendre)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
.
We resume work at two o'clock.
?
Will you have a bit more coffee?
repris .
He took back his books before leaving.
, reprennent .
After the holidays, classes resume on Monday.
repris .
She gradually regained her confidence.
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