Reconstruire
Example: Après la guerre, ils ont dû reconstruire toute la ville détruite.
Definition
"Reconstruire" means to build again or restore something that has been damaged or destroyed, often referring to structures or places. For example, after a war, people may need to reconstruct an entire city that was previously ruined.
Etymology
The word "reconstruire" comes from the Latin 're-' meaning 'again' and 'construere' meaning 'to build.' It literally means 'to build again.' Did you know that this word is closely related to English 'reconstruct,' sharing the same Latin roots?
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