remis

recovered, restored

adjective reh-MEE Rare

Also means

handed over, returned

Usage Note

Remis is the past participle of remettre used as an adjective. 'Remis en état' means 'restored to working order', while 'remis d'aplomb' means 'back on one's feet' after illness. The feminine form is remise, which is also a standalone noun meaning 'discount' or 'shed/garage'.

Examples

"Il est remis de sa blessure."

Natural Translation

He has recovered from his injury.

Literal Translation

He is recovered from his injury.

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