Rendre
Example: Elle a rendu le livre à la bibliothèque hier soir.
Definition
"Rendre" is a French verb meaning to give back or return something to its original place or owner. It often involves restoring possession, such as returning a book to the library, as in the example phrase "Elle a rendu le livre à la bibliothèque hier soir."
Etymology
The French verb "rendre" comes from the Latin word "reddere," which combines "re-" meaning back and "dare" meaning to give. Did you know? The idea of giving back is central to "rendre," reflecting its Latin roots perfectly.
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"Rendre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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