renaissance
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
3 sur 5The 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.
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.
My love for old board games is having a bit of a renaissance lately.
I am starting to like old board games again recently.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
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
The city is having a cultural renaissance with many new art galleries opening.
everydayThe city is experiencing a rebirth of culture with many new art galleries opening.
The government aims to stimulate an economic renaissance through new trade policies.
formalThe government wants to start a period of new financial growth through new trade rules.
My love for old board games is having a bit of a renaissance lately.
informalI am starting to like old board games again recently.
Scholars argue that the Harlem Renaissance redefined African American identity in literature.
academicExperts say that the Harlem period changed how Black American writing was seen.
The brand is undergoing a major renaissance to attract younger customers.
businessThe company is being updated and made popular again to get younger buyers.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
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
The Reformation was a religious change, while Renaissance is about art, science, and general rebirth.
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.
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'.
Astuce mémo
Look at the word: 're-' means 'again' and 'naissance' sounds like 'nascent' (birth). It is a 're-birth'!
Origine du mot
From the French word 'renaissance', which literally means 'rebirth'.
Modèles grammaticaux
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
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