This is the 11495th most frequent French word.
revenant
A "revenant" is a ghost or spirit that returns from the dead.
In this sentence, 'revenant' refers to a ghost or spirit, illustrating its common usage in folklore or paranormal contexts.
Le revenant a effrayé tout le village avec son apparition soudaine.
The ghost startled the entire village with its sudden appearance.
Here, 'revenant' is part of the phrase 'en revenant', which means 'while returning', showing its use as a form derived from the verb 'revenir' (to return).
En revenant de l'école, j'ai vu un chien errant.
While returning from school, I saw a stray dog.
In this example, 'revenant' is used metaphorically to describe someone who disappears and reappears unpredictably, which demonstrates its figurative usage.