English–French
“get back” in French
How to say “get back” in French
“Get back” in French is ravoir.
A possession returning to its former owner's hands.
Example sentences with ravoir
Après la dispute, il a réussi à ravoir son calme.
After the argument, he managed to regain his composure.
Tips for using ravoir
- Ravoir is uncommon and somewhat literary; récupérer suits recovery, retrouver finding again, and reprendre taking back in more usual phrasing.
Other French words for “get back”
Nous devons regagner la maison avant la pluie.
We have to get back home before the rain.
Il a réussi à récupérer sa montre volée.
He managed to get his stolen watch back.