French Conversation · Level 142
30 words
French word
renouer
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁənwe/
Meaning
- verbrenew
Example
Après la dispute, ils ont renoué leur amitié.
After the argument, they renewed their friendship.
More examples
Après des années sans se parler, ils ont fini par renouer le contact.
After years without speaking, they finally reestablished contact.
Core concept
Two separated paths joining again through a message, call, or meeting.
Common phrases
renouer le contact
reestablish contact
renouer des liens
rebuild ties
renouer l'amitié
restore a friendship
Similar words
se réconcilier: Reconcile after a dispute or misunderstanding and become friendly again.
reprendre contact: Resume communication with someone after a period without contact.
raviver: Bring renewed strength and warmth to weakened feelings or a relationship.
rétablir: Return a damaged relationship or disturbed situation to its previous condition.
Definition in French
Réparer ou restaurer une relation interrompue ou distante, souvent par un acte concret (appel, message, rencontre) qui relance le lien.
Word origin
The verb renouer is formed with the prefix re- and nouer, an Old French verb derived from Latin nodare, from nodus, meaning 'knot'.
Usage tips
- Renouer does not mean 'renounce': renoncer means 'to give up', so the two verbs require different meanings and spellings.