comeback

• Nom désignant une réponse rapide et souvent spirituelle à une question ou une remarque, ou le retour d'une personne, notamment célèbre, à une activité où elle avait connu le succès.

A noun referring to a quick, often witty reply to a question or remark, or a return to a previously successful activity, especially by a celebrity.

1. Quick witty replyB2informal

   A sharp or clever response, especially to a critical or challenging remark.

   Repartie

   • She had a perfect comeback to his insult.
   • His comeback during the debate silenced the audience.
   • I wish I could think of a good comeback in the moment.

   Synonymesanswercounterquiprejoinderreparteereplyresponseretortripostewitticism

2. Return to successB2formal

   A return to a previous successful activity or state, often by a public figure.

   Retour au succès

   • The singer made a spectacular comeback after a decade-long hiatus.
   • The actor's comeback film was a box office hit.
   • After losing the championship, the team staged an impressive comeback.

   Synonymesrallyreboundrecoveryrenaissanceresurgencereturnrevival