renew

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre à jour quelque chose, de prolonger la validité de quelque chose ou de reprendre une activité après une pause.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something new again, extending the validity of something, or resuming an activity after a pause.

1. Extend validityB1formal

   To extend the period of time for which something is valid, such as a subscription, license, or contract.

   renouveler (prolonger la validité)

   • I need to renew my passport before the trip.
   • She renewed her gym membership for another year.
   • The company decided to renew the lease on the office.

   Synonymescontinueextendprolong

2. Restore or reviveB2formal

   To make something new again; to restore or give fresh life to something.

   Renouveler, raviver

   • The rain renewed the green color of the grass.
   • They renewed their friendship after many years apart.
   • The renovation renewed the old building's appearance.

   Synonymesrefreshregeneratereinvigoraterejuvenaterestorerevitalizerevive

   Antonymesdepletedestroydrainexhaustwear

3. Resume after interruptionB2formal

   To start again after a pause or interruption.

   Reprendre après une interruption

   • The two countries renewed diplomatic relations.
   • He renewed his efforts to learn the piano.
   • The negotiations were renewed after a brief break.

   Synonymescontinuerecommencereopenrestartresume

   Antonymesceaseendhaltstop