Rénover
Example: Ils vont rénover la vieille maison du village cet été.
Definition
"Rénover" means to restore or repair something, especially a building, to a good or like-new condition. It involves updating, fixing, or improving an old or damaged structure, as in the example phrase where they plan to renovate the old village house this summer.
Etymology
The word "rénover" comes from the Latin verb "renovare," which means to make new again. It entered French through Old French, carrying the same sense of renewing or restoring something to its former state. Did you know that "rénover" shares roots with the English word "renovate," both emphasizing the idea of renewal?
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