French word

réinstaller

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeɛ̃stale/

Meaning

  • verbreinstall

Example

J'ai dû réinstaller le programme après la mise à jour.

I had to reinstall the program after the update.

Illustration for réinstaller (reinstall)

More examples

Avant de contacter le support, essaie de réinstaller l'application.

Before contacting support, try reinstalling the application.

Core concept

Something previously placed in a system or role is set up again so the original function returns.

Common phrases

  • réinstaller une application

    reinstall an application

  • réinstaller un pilote

    reinstall a driver

Similar words

installer: Set up software or equipment so it can be used for the first time.
désinstaller: Delete installed software or an app from the system.
mettre à jour: Bring software or data up to date with a newer version or information.
restaurer: Restore an earlier system state from a backup or recovery tool.

Definition in French

Remettre en place ou rétablir quelque chose déjà installé afin qu'il fonctionne de nouveau, notamment un logiciel ou un appareil.

Word origin

The verb is formed by adding ré-, meaning again, to installer, a French verb derived from Medieval Latin installare.

Usage tips

  • Installer usually names the initial setup, while réinstaller signals that the same software or device has been set up before.

Other meanings

  • reinstateverb

Opposites

  • désinstalleruninstallverb

Related words

  • réinstallationreinstallationnoun
  • réinstalléreinstalledadjective

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