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/ʁə.vɑ̃ʃ/
Translation
revenge, return match; en revanche = on the other hand
Word origin
From the old verb revancher, a variant of revenger, from Latin vindicare ('to lay claim to, to avenge'). English 'revenge' and 'vindicate' come from the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- vindicare
- English cognates
- revenge, vindicate
Grammar
Examples
défaite.
He wants his revenge after a heavy defeat.
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On the other hand, the price is still very high.
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The players are preparing their return match for Sunday.
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She got her own back on fate.
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The return match will take place next month.
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