Recouper is a commonly misspelled word which means to regain or recover something lost. The correct spelling of this word is "recuperate" /rɪˈkuː.pər.eɪt/. The phonetic transcription of this word is IPA: [rɪˈkuːpəreɪt]. The word is derived from the Latin word "recuperare," meaning to regain or recover. It is important to spell words correctly as it helps in effective communication and understanding among people. Therefore, it is recommended to check spellings before using them in any conversation or written work.
There seems to be no word "Recouper" in the English language. Perhaps you meant to refer to "Recouper" as a verb derived from the noun "recoup". If so, the etymology of "recoup" is as follows:
The word "recoup" comes from the French word "recouper", which means "to cut back" or "to cut again". It is derived from the prefix "re-" meaning "again", and the verb "couper" meaning "to cut". The French term "recouper" was borrowed into English around the 15th century, initially retaining the same meaning of "to cut back". However, over time, the meaning evolved to refer to recovering or regaining something, especially money or losses. Today, "recoup" commonly means to regain or recover something, particularly expenses or losses financially.