English–French
“pull oneself together” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəseziʁ/
Example
Elle s'est ressaisie avant de répondre.
She pulled herself together before responding.
How to say “pull oneself together” in French
“Pull oneself together” in French is ressaisir.
A person pulling scattered thoughts together and returning to steady judgment.
Example sentences with ressaisir
Après le faux pas, il a dû se ressaisir pour continuer la présentation.
After the misstep, he had to pull himself together to continue the presentation.
Tips for using ressaisir
- The imperative Ressaisis-toi! sounds forceful and is mainly suited to close relationships or urgent situations.