Also means
recover (health)
Usage Note
Rétablir is used both for restoring order or services (rétablir la connexion) and for health recovery. The reflexive se rétablir specifically means to recover from illness. The noun rétablissement means restoration or recovery, as in bon rétablissement — the standard French way to wish someone a speedy recovery.
Examples
"Le médecin espère le rétablir rapidement."
Natural Translation
The doctor hopes to restore his health quickly.
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