French Dictionary
renaissance
/ʁə.nɛ.sɑ̃s/
renaissance / rebirth
Definition
A period of great cultural and intellectual revival, especially the European movement of the 14th–17th centuries that saw renewed interest in classical antiquity.
Définition en français
Période de grand renouveau culturel et intellectuel, notamment le mouvement européen des XIVe–XVIIe siècles marqué par un retour aux sources de l'Antiquité gréco-romaine.
Example Sentence
La Renaissance italienne a vu l'émergence de génies tels que Léonard de Vinci et Michel-Ange.
The Italian Renaissance saw the emergence of geniuses such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
When capitalised ('la Renaissance'), it refers specifically to the historical period. Lowercase 'une renaissance' can mean any kind of revival or rebirth.