Meaning
To recover from a shock or surprise and think clearly again.
Cultural Background
Used frequently in literature to describe a character's reaction to a plot twist. Used similarly to France, often in casual conversation. Standard usage, often heard in professional settings. Common in formal and informal contexts.
Plural is key
Always use 'esprits' in the plural. 'Esprit' singular means 'mind' or 'wit'.
Meaning
To recover from a shock or surprise and think clearly again.
Plural is key
Always use 'esprits' in the plural. 'Esprit' singular means 'mind' or 'wit'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Après cette nouvelle, il a dû s'asseoir pour reprendre ______.
The idiom is 'reprendre ses esprits'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesAprès cette nouvelle, il a dû s'asseoir pour reprendre ______.
The idiom is 'reprendre ses esprits'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, use it for shock or confusion.
Related Phrases
Perdre la tête
contrastTo lose one's mind
