résurrection

resurrection

noun reh-zyoo-rek-SYOHN Rare

Origin: From Latin 'resurrectio' (a rising again)

Also means

revival, comeback

Usage Note

Résurrection is central to Christian theology (the Resurrection of Christ), but is also used metaphorically for any dramatic revival — la résurrection d'un parti politique or the comeback of a musical style. The verb form is ressusciter (to resurrect / come back to life).

Examples

"La résurrection est au cœur de la foi chrétienne."

Natural Translation

The resurrection is at the heart of Christian faith.

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