return in French
return in French is retour, rendement, revenir — return means to come or go back to a place, or to give something back to its owner.
return in French
retour
rendement
Gain or loss from an investment.
revenir
s'en retourner
rebrousser chemin
(intransitive, obsolete) To turn back, retreat.
retourner
(transitive) To give something back to its original holder or owner.
rendre
(transitive) To give something back to its original holder or owner.
relancer
(tennis) To bat the ball back over the net in response to a serve.
What does "return" mean?
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verb To come or go back to a place, or to give something back to its owner.
"She returned to her hometown after ten years abroad."
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verb To take an item back to a shop for a refund or exchange.
"I need to return these shoes — they don't fit."
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noun The act of coming back, or of giving something back.
"His return to the team was celebrated by fans."
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noun The profit or loss made on an investment.
"The fund promised a steady annual return of 5%."
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return in a sentence
- She returned to her hometown after ten years abroad.
- He returned the borrowed book the next day.
- I need to return these shoes — they don't fit.
- He had to return the broken kettle, and the shop gave him his money back.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "return" in French?
"return" in French is retour, rendement, revenir. return means: To come or go back to a place, or to give something back to its owner.
How do you use "return" in a sentence?
Example: "She returned to her hometown after ten years abroad." In French, "return" is retour, rendement, revenir.
Are there other ways to say "return" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "return": retour, rendement, revenir, s'en retourner, rebrousser chemin, retourner.
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