reconquérir

to reconquer, win back

ʁ ə . k ɔ̃ . k e . ʁ i ʁ
re again or back + conquérir to conquer
verb Rare #45,199
to reconquer, win back
FR: Le roi veut reconquérir son royaume.
EN: The king wants to reconquer his kingdom.

Sami était déterminé à reconquérir Layla.

Sami was determined to win Layla back.

Sami avait le cœur brisé, mais il était déterminé à reconquérir Layla.

Sami was heartbroken, but he was determined to win Layla back.

J'essaie de la reconquérir!

I'm trying to win her back!

— Rushmore (1998)

Ils ont la ferme intention de reconquérir leur terre.

They are determined to reclaim their land.

— Le Hobbit : Un voyage inattendu (2012)