I think that's French and means that you should do what you want. It's YOUR house. A good paint or stain will last for a long time. Medium-bodied stain will last longer. Our contractor says to replace it.
Insurance adjusters says to power wash and stain it.
Addison A - Dents in wood will sometime respond to wetting the wood and allowing the wood fibers to expand back into their original configuration. If the siding was raw and not painted, you may be able to wet the wood and see how well this method works. It might also be a good idea to try water with soap or another wetting agent. The soap may help absorb moisture into the wood. You might even want to have them try several different techniques in several small areas.