French Word · Intermediate
récupérer
to get back, to recover, to recuperate
Pronunciation: /ʁe.ky.pe.ʁe/
Meaning
to get back, to recover, to recuperate
Example
Le premier ministre a tenté de récupérer la crise, mais l'opposition a rétorqué que celle-ci s'était produite sous sa gouverne.
The premier tried to co-opt the crisis, but the opposition retorted that it had occurred on his watch.
Practice tips
- Practice récupérer out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.