recouvrer

to recover, to regain

verb ruh-koo-VREH Rare

Usage Note

recouvrer is a formal verb used for recovering something abstract: recouvrer la santé (regain one's health), recouvrer ses esprits (recover one's senses). Do not confuse it with recouvrir (to cover over or coat something physically). The two verbs are common sources of confusion even for native speakers.

Examples

"Il espère recouvrer la vue après l'opération."

Natural Translation

He hopes to recover his sight after the operation.

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