renouvellement
/ʁə.nu.vɛl.mɑ̃/masculine
The English phrase 'renewal' is translated into French as renouvellement.
renouvellement is the act of renewing. For the specific sense of renewal or refurbishment involving repairs or renovations, the term Réfection is used.
Meaning: act of renewing (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, renouvellement is preceded by the masculine definite article le to form le renouvellement. The noun is derived from the verb renouveler.
How do you pronounce it?
renouvellement is pronounced /ʁə.nu.vɛl.mɑ̃/ and consists of 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- The verb renouveler shares a common ancestor with the English word 'novel', as both stem from the Latin 'novus' meaning 'new'.
- In French administrative contexts, a renouvellement of a passport or ID card often requires a pré-demande online, which is a specific step not found in the English process of 'renewal'.
- The verb renouveler can be used to describe 'replenishing' a stock of goods, where English would use 'restocking' rather than 'renewing'.
Examples in context
- Elle a demandé le renouvellement de son contratShe requested the renewal of her contract
- La réfection de la façade a donné un nouvel élan à l'immeubleThe renewal of the façade brought a new energy to the building
- Après ma formation, j'ai décidé de prendre un nouveau départAfter my training, I decided to take a fresh start
- Je me sens renaître après avoir traversé cette épreuveI feel reborn after going through this hardship
- Le renouveau économique de la région a été remarquableThe economic revival of the region has been remarkable
- Le renouvellement de votre contrat est automatique.The renewal of your contract is automatic.
- Nous attendons le renouvellement de notre abonnement.We are waiting for the renewal of our subscription.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are discussing their gym membership at a cafe.
- GabrielTu as fait le renouvellement de l'adhésion ?Did you do the membership renewal?
- LéaOui, je l'ai fait ce matin.Yes, I did it this morning.
- GabrielC'est parfait pour l'année prochaine.That is perfect for next year.
- LéaLe prix du renouvellement est resté le même.The renewal price stayed the same.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “renewal” translations and entries renouvellement, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries renouvellement, CC BY-SA 4.0.
