retake

repasser, reprendre

Passer de nouveau un examen, refaire une photo ou reprendre quelque chose.

En anglais simple : To take something again, such as a test or photograph, or get it back.

• I need to retake the test.
• She retook the photograph in better light.
• Can you retake your driving exam next month?

Synonymes : take again, take back

Expressions courantes : retake an exam, retake a photo, retake a test

reprendre, reconquérir

Reprendre le contrôle d’un lieu après l’avoir perdu.

En anglais simple : To gain control of a place again after losing it.

• The army retook the town.
• They planned to retake the fort at dawn.
• Can the troops retake the bridge before nightfall?

Comment l'utiliser : retake something from someone (The soldiers retook the village from enemy forces.)

Synonymes : recapture, reclaim

Contraires : lose

Expressions courantes : retake a city, retake the fort, retake something from someone