redresser
/ʁə.dʁɛ.se/To straighten something that is bent or crooked.
Redressez les livres sur l'étagère.
Straighten the books on the shelf.
Often used for physical objects like furniture or posture.
To correct or remedy a situation or injustice.
Le gouvernement a promis de redresser l'économie.
The government promised to correct the economy.
Can be used metaphorically for abstract concepts.
To restore someone's reputation or honor.
Il a réussi à redresser son nom après le scandale.
He managed to restore his reputation after the scandal.
Often used in legal or social contexts.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
In everyday language, 'redresser' is often used for physical objects or abstract situations.
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Reflexive Form
The reflexive form 'se redresser' means to straighten oneself up physically or metaphorically.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'redresser', from 're-' (again) + 'dresser' (to arrange).
📝Usage Notes
The verb can be both transitive (requiring a direct object) and intransitive (without a direct object).