retaking

• Nom désignant l'action de reprendre quelque chose, soit au sens de récupérer un lieu ou une position, soit au sens de repasser un examen ou une épreuve.

A noun referring to the act of taking something back or capturing something again, such as a position, territory, or exam.

1. Act of taking backB2formal

   The act of taking something back, especially by force or after losing it.

   Reprise

   • The retaking of the city was a major military victory.
   • The retaking of the stolen goods was successful.
   • The retaking of the exam is scheduled for next week.

   Synonymesrecapturereclamationrecoveryregainrepossession

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de reprendre quelque chose, par exemple un examen, une photo ou une position capturée.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking something again, such as an exam, a photograph, or a captured position.

verbe irrégulier

1. Recapture by forceB2formal

   To take back something that was lost or taken, especially in a military context.

   Reprendre par la force

   • The army managed to retake the city after a fierce battle.
   • They launched a surprise attack to retake the fort.
   • The rebels attempted to retake the territory they had lost.

   Synonymesrecapturereclaimreconquerregaintake back

2. Capture againB2formal

   To seize or gain possession of something again.

   reprendre

   • The police retook the stolen goods from the thieves.
   • The team retook the lead in the final minutes of the game.
   • She retook control of the situation after the confusion.

   Synonymesrecapturereclaimrecoverregainrepossess

3. Photograph againB1informal

   To take a new photograph or series of photographs of something.

   Reprendre en photo

   • The photographer asked the model to retake the shot.
   • We had to retake the group photo because someone blinked.
   • He retook the picture with better lighting.

   Synonymesreshoot