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revanche

revenge

noun ruh-VAHNSH Less Common

Also means

return match

Usage Note

Revanche covers both literal revenge and a rematch in sport or games. The phrase en revanche is a common discourse marker meaning 'on the other hand' or 'however' — it has largely lost any aggressive connotation in this use. Prendre sa revanche means to get one's revenge.

Examples

"Il veut prendre sa revanche."

Natural Translation

He wants to get his revenge.

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