English–French
“renew” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁənwe/
Example
Après la dispute, ils ont renoué leur amitié.
After the argument, they renewed their friendship.
How to say “renew” in French
“Renew” in French is renouer.
Two separated paths joining again through a message, call, or meeting.
Example sentences with renouer
Après des années sans se parler, ils ont fini par renouer le contact.
After years without speaking, they finally reestablished contact.
Tips for using renouer
- Renouer does not mean 'renounce': renoncer means 'to give up', so the two verbs require different meanings and spellings.
Other French words for “renew”
Nous devons renouveler notre abonnement ce mois-ci.
We need to renew our subscription this month.