renouveau
renewal, revival
noun ruh-noo-VOH Rare
Origin: from renouveler 'to renew'
Usage Note
Renouveau suggests a fresh surge of energy or interest after a period of decline — a cultural, spiritual, or artistic renaissance. Its plural is renouveaux. It is close in sense to renaissance but more often used for trends and movements than for historical periods.
Examples
"On observe un renouveau du jazz en France."
Natural Translation
A revival of jazz is being observed in France.
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