Usage Note
Relire follows the conjugation of lire exactly, with the prefix re- added throughout: je relis, nous relisons. It means to read something again, typically to check or revise — relire une épreuve ('to proofread a copy'). The noun relecture means 'proofreading' or 'a second reading'.
Examples
"Relis bien ta lettre avant de l'envoyer."
Natural Translation
Read your letter carefully again before sending it.
Literal Translation
Reread well your letter before sending it.

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