Also means
take back
Usage Note
Ramener is used for bringing back people or animals, whereas rapporter is reserved for objects and things. The colloquial phrase la ramener (literally 'to bring it back') means to show off or talk big, a slang expression learners often encounter in films.
Examples
"Il a ramené ses amis chez lui."
Natural Translation
He brought his friends back home.
Literal Translation
He has brought-back his friends to himself.

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