French word

restaurer

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛstoʁe/

Meaning

  • verbrestore

Example

On va restaurer la maison.

We are going to restore the house.

Illustration for restaurer (restore)

More examples

Il est difficile de restaurer la confiance après une erreur.

It is difficult to restore confidence after a mistake.

Core concept

A worn house with missing pieces carefully made whole while its original character remains visible.

Common phrases

  • restaurer la confiance

    restore confidence

  • restaurer le patrimoine

    restore cultural heritage

  • restaurer un bâtiment

    restore a building

Similar words

réparer: To repair a broken or malfunctioning part so the item can be used again.
rénover: To refurbish an old building or room and make it suitable for use again.
remettre en état: To put a damaged object or piece of equipment back into usable condition.
conserver: To protect an object or artwork from deterioration and further damage.

Definition in French

Rendre à un objet, un bâtiment ou une œuvre son aspect et sa fonction d'origine en réparant ou en reconstituant les parties abîmées.

Word origin

French restaurer comes from Latin restaurare, built with re- meaning 'again' and instaurare meaning 'renew or restore'.

Usage tips

  • French restaurer often applies to buildings, artworks, and historical objects, while réparer more commonly describes an ordinary broken item.

Other meanings

  • repairverb

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