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revanche

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Revanche (noun) means an act of revenge or getting back at someone.

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1

An act of revenge or getting back at someone.

2

(politics) A policy aimed at winning back land a country has lost.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from French revanche, and a doublet of revenge.

Rhymes for revanche

tranche Blanche Comanche avalanche

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What is the meaning of revanche?

"revanche" (noun) means an act of revenge or getting back at someone.

What are the different meanings of revanche?

"revanche" has 2 main meanings: 1. An act of revenge or getting back at someone; 2. (politics) A policy aimed at winning back land a country has lost.

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