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retour

return

noun ruh-TOOR Common

Also means

comeback

Usage Note

Retour is used in many fixed phrases: 'de retour' means 'back' (as in 'Je suis de retour', 'I'm back'), and 'en retour' means 'in return'. The phrase 'match retour' (return match or rematch) is common in sports. The final r is lightly pronounced.

Examples

"Son retour était inattendu."

Natural Translation

His return was unexpected.

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