No. 725 in French
rend
The French word "rend" means "gives back" or "returns."
In a sentence
Il rend le livre à la bibliothèque.
He returns the book to the library.
In this sentence, 'rend' is used to mean 'return' or 'give back' something to its place or owner.
Elle rend visite à sa grand-mère chaque semaine.
She visits her grandmother every week.
Here, 'rend' is part of the expression 'rendre visite', which means 'to visit', specifically formal or respectful visits.
La musique rend l'atmosphère plus agréable.
The music makes the atmosphere more pleasant.
In this context, 'rend' refers to changing or making something in a particular state or condition.
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