English–French

“come back to life” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁənɛtʁ/

Example

Après l'opération, il renaît peu à peu.

After the operation, he gradually came back to life.

Illustration for renaître (come back to life)

How to say “come back to life” in French

“Come back to life” in French is renaître.

A person, place, or idea coming back into active life after a period of absence or decline.

Full entry for renaître: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with renaître

Après l'accident, la plante renaît à la vie.

After the accident, the plant comes back to life.

Tips for using renaître

  • Renaître takes être in compound tenses, so the past participle agrees with the subject: elle est renée and ils sont renés.

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