What does récidive in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word récidive in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use récidive in French.

The word récidive in French means repeat offence, relapse, do again, reoffend, recur. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word récidive

repeat offence

nom féminin (Droit : action faite à nouveau) (Law, UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La récidive est sévèrement punie par la loi.
Repeat offences are severely punished by law.

relapse

nom féminin (Médecine : rechute, réapparition)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Après une crise cardiaque il y a 2 mois, il a fait une récidive aujourd'hui.
Following a heart attack two months ago, today he had a relapse.

do again

verbe intransitif (réitérer)

Après une première victoire, l'équipe a récidivé en remportant le championnat.
Following an early victory, the team kept their winning streak going and won the championship.

reoffend

verbe intransitif (réitérer une infraction)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Condamné à la prison ferme pour cambriolage, il a récidivé dès sa sortie.
Given a prison sentence for burglary, he reoffended upon his release.

recur

verbe intransitif (maladie : réapparaître)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Il est possible que la tumeur récidive.
The tumour may come back.

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