No. 672 in French

reprendre

To take back, resume, or recover.

In a sentence

Je vais reprendre mes études l'année prochaine.
I will resume my studies next year.
The word "reprendre" here means "resume," indicating the continuation of something that was paused or stopped.
Elle a dû reprendre ses propos pour être mieux comprise.
She had to rephrase her words to be better understood.
The word "reprendre" in this context means "rephrase," implying stating or expressing something again in a different form.
Peux-tu reprendre ce livre à la bibliothèque pour moi ?
Can you pick up this book from the library for me?
The word "reprendre" is used here with the meaning "pick up" or "retrieve," referring to taking back or collecting an item.

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