La revanche suit la défaite.

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Breakdown of La revanche suit la défaite.

• la revanche: the rematch
• la défaite: the defeat

Questions & Answers about La revanche suit la défaite.

Why is la used twice in La revanche suit la défaite?

Because both revanche and défaite are feminine singular nouns.

• la revanche = the revenge / the comeback / the rematch
• la défaite = the defeat / the loss

French nouns have grammatical gender, so you must use the matching article:

• le for masculine singular
• la for feminine singular
• l’ before a vowel sound
• les for plural

Also, French often uses the definite article (le / la / les) in places where English might be more flexible or even leave it out.

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What exactly does revanche mean here?

Revanche can be a tricky word because it does not always mean only revenge in the dramatic sense.

Depending on context, it can mean:

• revenge
• payback
• a comeback
• a return victory
• a rematch or chance to make up for a previous defeat

So in this sentence, the exact nuance depends on context. It could sound like:

• after defeat comes revenge
• defeat is followed by a comeback
• a rematch follows a loss

That is why revanche is broader than simple English revenge.

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Why is the verb suit and not suive or suivit?