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renaissance

/ˌren.əˈsɑːns/

A renaissance is a time when something becomes popular or successful again after a long period of not being used. It also refers to a famous period in history when art and science became very important in Europe.

Exemples

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1

The city is having a cultural renaissance with many new art galleries opening.

The city is experiencing a rebirth of culture with many new art galleries opening.

2

The government aims to stimulate an economic renaissance through new trade policies.

The government wants to start a period of new financial growth through new trade rules.

3

My love for old board games is having a bit of a renaissance lately.

I am starting to like old board games again recently.

Famille de mots

Nom
renaissance
Verb
renasce
Adjectif
renascent
Apparenté
rebirth
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Astuce mémo

Look at the word: 're-' means 'again' and 'naissance' sounds like 'nascent' (birth). It is a 're-birth'!

Quiz rapide

The 1990s saw a ____ of interest in folk music.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : renaissance

Exemples

1

The city is having a cultural renaissance with many new art galleries opening.

everyday

The city is experiencing a rebirth of culture with many new art galleries opening.

2

The government aims to stimulate an economic renaissance through new trade policies.

formal

The government wants to start a period of new financial growth through new trade rules.

3

My love for old board games is having a bit of a renaissance lately.

informal

I am starting to like old board games again recently.

4

Scholars argue that the Harlem Renaissance redefined African American identity in literature.

academic

Experts say that the Harlem period changed how Black American writing was seen.

5

The brand is undergoing a major renaissance to attract younger customers.

business

The company is being updated and made popular again to get younger buyers.

Famille de mots

Nom
renaissance
Verb
renasce
Adjectif
renascent
Apparenté
rebirth

Collocations courantes

cultural renaissance a rebirth of art and music
undergo a renaissance to go through a period of being popular again
economic renaissance a new period of making money and jobs
urban renaissance the improvement of a city area
witness a renaissance to see something become popular again

Phrases Courantes

Renaissance man

A person who is good at many different things

The Renaissance

The historical period between the 14th and 17th centuries

Digital renaissance

A new period of progress caused by technology

Souvent confondu avec

renaissance vs Reformation

The Reformation was a religious change, while Renaissance is about art, science, and general rebirth.

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Notes d'usage

Capitalize 'Renaissance' when you are talking about the specific historical period in Europe. Use lowercase 'renaissance' when talking about a general revival of any topic.

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Erreurs courantes

Many learners forget to use 'a' or 'the' before the word. Also, it is often misspelled because of the 'ai' and double 's'.

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Astuce mémo

Look at the word: 're-' means 'again' and 'naissance' sounds like 'nascent' (birth). It is a 're-birth'!

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Origine du mot

From the French word 'renaissance', which literally means 'rebirth'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Usually takes 'a' or 'the' Can be used as an adjective before another noun
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Contexte culturel

In Western culture, the Renaissance is seen as the bridge between the Middle Ages and modern history.

Quiz rapide

The 1990s saw a ____ of interest in folk music.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : renaissance

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

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Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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