Ressourcement

Meaning: The act of returning to one's roots or origins to find renewal — going back to a place, tradition, or values to replenish yourself.

Literally: Re-sourcing

Origin: French source ('spring / origin'); the idea of returning to a spring to draw fresh water.

More French untranslatable words

Dépaysement The disorienting yet often pleasant feeling of being far from home, immersed in the unfam…
Flâner To wander a city slowly and aimlessly, savouring it with no destination in mind — the art…
Retrouvailles The joy of reuniting with someone after a long time apart.
L'esprit de l'escalier Thinking of the perfect comeback only after the moment has passed — on your way down the…
Terroir The unique character that a place — its soil, climate and tradition — gives to a wine or…
Râler To complain and grumble with a certain national flair — a beloved French pastime.

Short sayings of timeless wisdom from more than 50 cultures, each with its meaning and origin.

On ne fait pas d'omelette sans casser des œufs Worthwhile results require some damage along the way.
Chassez le naturel, il revient au galop You cannot permanently suppress your real character.
Une hirondelle ne fait pas le printemps A single encouraging sign does not prove a trend.

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