English–French
“buy back” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁaʃəte/
Example
Il a racheté sa voiture après l'avoir vendue.
He bought his car back after selling it.
How to say “buy back” in French
“Buy back” in French is racheter.
Buying something back or making up for a loss, mistake, or damaged trust.
Example sentences with racheter
Ils ont racheté l'entreprise pour sauver des emplois.
They bought back the company to save jobs.
Tips for using racheter
- In the figurative sense, se racheter often takes auprès de to identify the person whose trust is regained, as in se racheter auprès de ses collègues.