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comeback in French

comeback in French is repartie, remontée, comeback — comeback means a return to success or popularity after a period of decline or absence.

comeback in French

repartie
noun
A retort or answer, particularly a quick or clever one.
remontée
noun
(sports) An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.
comeback
noun
(sports) An occurrence of an athlete or sports team in a competition overcoming a substantial disadvantage in points to win or draw.

What does "comeback" mean?

  1. noun A return to success or popularity after a period of decline or absence.
    "After years away, the old band announced a comeback tour."
  2. noun A quick, witty reply, especially to an insult.
    "I thought of the perfect comeback an hour after the argument."
  3. noun A sports team or athlete's recovery from a significant deficit to win or tie a game.
    "Down by ten points at half-time, the home side completed a famous comeback."
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comeback in a sentence

  • After years away, the old band announced a comeback tour.
  • Vinyl records are making a comeback among young listeners.
  • I thought of the perfect comeback an hour after the argument.
  • His sharp comeback made the whole room laugh.

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What is "comeback" in French?
"comeback" in French is repartie, remontée, comeback. comeback means: A return to success or popularity after a period of decline or absence.
How do you use "comeback" in a sentence?
Example: "After years away, the old band announced a comeback tour." In French, "comeback" is repartie, remontée, comeback.
Are there other ways to say "comeback" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "comeback": repartie, remontée, comeback.
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