"reprendre le flambeau" meaning in French

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Verb

IPA: /ʁə.pʁɑ̃.dʁə lə flɑ̃.bo/
Etymology: Compare English pass the torch. Etymology templates: {{cog|en|pass the torch}} English pass the torch Head templates: {{fr-verb}} reprendre le flambeau
  1. (figuratively) to take over (from someone), to pick up the slack, to take up the slack Tags: figuratively Synonyms: prendre la relève, prendre le relais Related terms: passer le flambeau
    Sense id: en-reprendre_le_flambeau-fr-verb-v~dxcQMt Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

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