récupérer

This is the 1057th most frequent French word.

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récupérer

To recover, retrieve, or regain.


In this sentence, 'récupérer' is used in the sense of reclaiming or collecting personal belongings.

Je vais récupérer mes affaires chez toi aujourd'hui.

I will retrieve my belongings at your place today.


Here, 'récupérer' indicates resting to recuperate or regain strength.

Après le marathon, il a besoin de temps pour récupérer.

After the marathon, he needs time to recover.


In this example, 'récupérer' means to obtain or pick up items from a specified location.

Elle est allée récupérer les documents à l'administration.

She went to pick up the documents at the administration office.