la revanche
revenge
Action de vouloir ou de prendre une compensation après avoir perdu ou subi une injustice.
Revanche is a French noun that translates to "revenge" or "rematch" in English, depending on the context.
Meaning:
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Revenge / Retaliation
In this sense, revanche refers to the act of taking vengeance or seeking to get even for a past wrongdoing or injury. -
Rematch / Second Match
Here, revanche means a second meeting or contest between opponents after the first one, especially in sports or competitive games, where one side wants to get a chance to win after having lost previously.
Parts:
- The word revanche comes from the Old French "revancher", which means to avenge or take revenge.
Synonyms:
- For revenge: vengeance, châtiment, riposte
- For rematch: nouveau match, second match
Antonyms:
- For revenge: pardon (forgiveness), clémence (clemency)
- For rematch: premier match (first match)
Summary:
- Revanche = act of revenge OR a rematch/challenge for a second chance.
- Usage depends on context: emotional retribution or a competitive second round.
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Examples
Marie veut prendre sa revanche après la défaite.noun
Marie wants to take her revenge after the defeat.
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