C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

Meaning

The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.

Example

The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.

Le gouvernement a introduit une politique de redistribution pour réduire les inégalités.

C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

superflu

Meaning

Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

Example

The report contained redundant information.

Le rapport contenait des informations superflues.

B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

bord

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a circular object

Example

The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.

La tasse de café avait une éclat sur son bord.

B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

régulièrement

Meaning

as part of a regular procedure; habitually

Example

The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.

Le personnel vérifie régulièrement l'équipement pour sa sécurité.

C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

ruse; stratagème

Meaning

an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem

Example

The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.

Le voleur a utilisé une ruse astucieuse pour distraire le garde.

B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

reproductif

Meaning

Relating to the reproduction of offspring.

Example

The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.

Le cycle reproductif des nuisibles peut provoquer des infestations rapides.

A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

recette

Meaning

a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required

Example

I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.

J'ai trouvé une excellente recette pour un gâteau au chocolat.

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

règlementations

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

Des réglementations strictes assurent des pratiques équitables.

B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

régner

Meaning

to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant

Example

The queen reigned for over sixty years.

La reine régna pendant plus de soixante ans.

C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

nécessaire; requis

Meaning

made necessary by particular circumstances; required

Example

Good communication skills are requisite for this job.

De bonnes compétences en communication sont nécessaires pour ce travail.

C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

résonner

Meaning

To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.

Example

Her words resonated with the audience.

Ses mots ont résonné avec le public.

C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

recours, aide

Meaning

a source of help or protection in a difficult situation

Example

The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.

Les étudiants n'avaient d'autre recours que de faire appel au directeur.

A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

récent; nouveau; actuel;

Meaning

happening not long ago; new; current;

Example

The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.

Les changements récents dans les modèles climatiques préoccupent les scientifiques.

B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

réguler

Meaning

to control or maintain according to rules or laws

Example

The government regulates food safety.

Le gouvernement régule la sécurité alimentaire.

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

repos

Meaning

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position

Example

After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.

Après le long voyage, elle chercha le repos dans le jardin tranquille.

B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

reste; ce qui reste

Meaning

the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away

Example

The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.

Le reste de la nourriture a été stocké dans le réfrigérateur.

B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

robuste

Meaning

Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.

Example

The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.

L'infrastructure robuste assure une communication fiable.

C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

reprise

Meaning

the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

Example

The resumption of classes will be announced next week.

La reprise des cours sera annoncée la semaine prochaine.

B2 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

résoudre

Meaning

to solve a problem; to decide firmly

Example

The manager resolves the conflict between employees.

Le gestionnaire résout le conflit entre les employés.

C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

réplique acérée

Meaning

a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult

Example

Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.

Sa réplique acérée laissa tout le monde sans voix.

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

coq

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

Le coq a chanté à l'aube, réveillant tout le village.

C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

résistif

Meaning

tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance

Example

The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.

Le matériau possède des propriétés résistives qui ralentissent le flux de courant.

C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

envoyer de l'argent / pardonner

Meaning

To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.

Example

He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.

Il a promis de remettre le paiement d'ici la fin de la semaine.

A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

résultat

Meaning

a consequence, effect, or outcome of something

Example

The result of the test was excellent.

Le résultat du test était excellent.

A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

retirer

Meaning

to take something away; to eliminate or delete

Example

Please remove your shoes before entering the house.

Veuillez retirer vos chaussures avant d'entrer dans la maison.

C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

négligent

Meaning

Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.

Example

The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.

Le gestionnaire a été négligent en ne vérifiant pas soigneusement les rapports financiers.

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

corbeau

Meaning

a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice

Example

The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.

Le corbeau s’est perché sur le vieux chêne et a croassé bruyamment.

C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

déchirer

Meaning

to tear something apart violently or forcefully

Example

The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.

L'explosion déchira l'air avec un bruit assourdissant.

A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

vraiment; réellement; très beaucoup

Meaning

actually; truly; very much

Example

I really enjoyed the concert last night.

J'ai vraiment apprécié le concert hier soir.

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

économe en ressources

Meaning

Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.

Example

Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.

L'agriculture économe en ressources conserve l'eau et l'énergie.

C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

rênes / contrôle

Meaning

A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.

Example

The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.

Le cavalier a tiré sur la rêne pour arrêter le cheval.

C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

vente de billets de tombola

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.

Example

The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.

La charité a décidé de vendre un vélo à travers une tombola pour collecter des fonds.

C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

laurier rose

Meaning

a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers

Example

The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.

Le laurier rose fleurit tout au long des mois d'été.

C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

biscuit sec; pain grillé

Meaning

a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit

Example

The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.

Le bébé a apprécié manger le rusk doux avec du lait.

C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

Meaning

existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way

Example

Corruption was rampant in the city administration.

La corruption était rampante dans l'administration de la ville.

C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

régresser

Meaning

To return to a former or less developed state.

Example

Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.

Sans une direction appropriée, les progrès de l'enfant ont commencé à régresser.

B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

relater

Meaning

to connect or show a link between; to tell a story

Example

She relates her experience to the audience.

Elle relate son expérience au public.

B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

résilience

Meaning

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Example

Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.

Tester la résilience du bois est crucial.

B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

réassurance

Meaning

comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts

Example

She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.

Elle avait besoin de réassurance que tout irait bien.

B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

règles et règlements

Meaning

Official orders and laws that control how something is done.

Example

Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.

Les règles et les règlements à eux seuls ne peuvent pas changer les attitudes.

A2 verb /riːˈsaɪ.kəl/

recycle

recycler

Meaning

to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away

Example

We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.

Nous devrions recycler le papier et le plastique pour réduire les déchets.

A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

rond

Meaning

having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk

Example

The table was round and had a smooth surface.

La table était ronde et avait une surface lisse.

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

rétrograde

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

Example

The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.

La politique a été vue comme un pas rétrograde pour les droits de l'homme.

C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

Tigre Royal du Bengale

Meaning

A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.

Example

The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.

Le Tigre Royal du Bengale est une espèce emblématique des Sundarbans.

C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

rance

Meaning

having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)

Example

The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.

Le beurre était devenu rance après être resté trop longtemps dehors.

A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

recommander

Meaning

to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable

Example

I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.

Je recommande d'essayer le nouveau restaurant en ville.

C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

suite

Meaning

A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.

Example

The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.

Le roi est entré dans la salle suivi de sa suite.

A2 noun /ræt/

Rat

rat

Meaning

a large long-tailed rodent that is typically considered a pest

Example

The rat scurried across the kitchen floor.

Le rat a couru sur le sol de la cuisine.

B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

inscription

Meaning

the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something

Example

The registration for the event will close tomorrow.

L'inscription pour l'événement se terminera demain.

A2 adjective /rɪtʃ/

Rich

riche; fortuné; précieux

Meaning

having a lot of money or valuable possessions; abundant in nutrients or flavor

Example

The rich businessman donated money to the charity.

Le riche homme d'affaires a fait un don à la charité.

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

impitoyable; cruel; sans pitié

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

Le dictateur impitoyable n'a montré aucune pitié à ses ennemis.

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

agité

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

L'enfant était agité pendant le long voyage en voiture.

A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

rose

Meaning

a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow

Example

She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.

Elle m'a donné une belle rose rouge pour la Saint-Valentin.

B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

référer

Meaning

to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information

Example

Please refer to page 45 for more details.

Veuillez vous référer à la page 45 pour plus de détails.

C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

poutre

Meaning

One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.

Example

The old barn’s rafters were exposed.

Les poutres du vieux grenier étaient exposées.

B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

raisonnable; juste et pratique; pas trop cher; logique

Meaning

fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical

Example

The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.

L'hôtel propose des prix raisonnables pour un hébergement de qualité.

C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

réparer

Meaning

to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance

Example

The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.

La société a promis de réparer les plaintes de ses clients.

B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

loisir; le processus de faire exister quelque chose à nouveau

Meaning

an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again

Example

The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.

Le parc offre des installations récréatives pour les enfants et les adultes.

C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

retarder / ralentir

Meaning

to delay or slow down the progress of something

Example

Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.

Le manque de fonds peut retarder le développement du projet.

B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

précipité, imprudent

Meaning

Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.

Example

It was a rash decision to invest without research.

C'était une décision imprudente d'investir sans recherche.

B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

porte-manteau

Meaning

a framework or structure for holding or storing things

Example

She hung her coat on the rack by the door.

Elle a accroché son manteau sur le porte-manteau près de la porte.

C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

répercussion

Meaning

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.

Example

The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.

La crise économique a eu de graves répercussions sur le commerce mondial.

C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

base

Meaning

the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built

Example

In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.

En mathématiques, le système décimal a une base de dix.

B1 noun /ruːt/

route

itinéraire

Meaning

a way or course taken to get from one place to another

Example

The best route to the airport is through the highway.

Le meilleur itinéraire pour se rendre à l'aéroport passe par l'autoroute.

C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

rétrospective

Meaning

looking back on or dealing with past events or situations

Example

The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.

Le musée a organisé une exposition rétrospective de l'œuvre de l'artiste.

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtər/

reporter

journaliste

Meaning

a person who reports news or information

Example

The reporter interviewed several people at the scene.

Le journaliste a interviewé plusieurs personnes sur les lieux.

C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

débris

Meaning

Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.

Example

The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.

L'équipe de sauvetage a cherché dans les débris après le tremblement de terre.

A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

frigo

Meaning

an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold

Example

Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.

S'il vous plaît, mettez le lait dans le frigo pour qu'il reste frais.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

rigoureux

Meaning

Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.

Example

A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.

Un plan d'étude rigoureux aide les étudiants à obtenir de meilleurs résultats.

C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

relation

Meaning

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.

Example

The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.

L'enseignant a établi un fort rapport avec ses élèves.

C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

fissure

Meaning

a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack

Example

A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.

Une fissure s'est développée entre les deux amis après la dispute.

C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

régénération

Meaning

The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.

Example

Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.

La régénération du sol est nécessaire pour une agriculture durable.

A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

parents

Meaning

A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.

Example

Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.

Les parents peuvent vous aider à construire un arbre généalogique complet.

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

résistant

Meaning

not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand

Example

This fabric is resistant to water and stains.

Ce tissu est résistant à l'eau et aux taches.

B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

matières premières

Meaning

The basic material from which a product is made.

Example

The factory imports raw materials for production.

L'usine importe des matières premières pour la production.

C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

se lamenter

Meaning

To feel or express discontent or to long for something.

Example

She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.

Elle ne s'est pas lamentée de son malheur, mais a travaillé plus dur pour améliorer sa vie.

B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

réflexion

Meaning

Serious thought or consideration about something.

Example

The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.

La réflexion du passé remplit son cœur de tristesse.

C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

reliquaire

Meaning

a container for holy relics

Example

The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.

Le reliquaire ancien était décoré d'or et de pierres précieuses.

B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

relativement

Meaning

in comparison to something else; quite; fairly

Example

The weather is relatively warm today.

Le temps est relativement chaud aujourd'hui.

B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

rapport

Meaning

a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second

Example

The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.

Le rapport entre les garçons et les filles dans la classe est de 2:1.

A1 adjective /red/

Red

rouge

Meaning

having the color of blood or fire; of the color red

Example

She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.

Elle portait une belle robe rouge à la fête.

B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

risqué

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example

Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.

Investir dans cette start-up est risqué, mais cela pourrait rapporter de hauts rendements.

C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

contribuer

Meaning

to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial

Example

His hard work will redound to the success of the company.

Son travail acharné contribuera au succès de l'entreprise.

C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

régime prescrit pour le traitement, le mode de vie ou le régime alimentaire dans le but de promouvoir ou restaurer la santé

Meaning

A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.

Example

A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.

Un régime strict d'exercices améliore la condition physique générale.

C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

reprisal

Meaning

an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong

Example

The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.

L'attaque a été menée en représailles du bombardement précédent.

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

rétention

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

La rétention de l'information est essentielle pour le succès académique.

C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

régénératif

Meaning

Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.

Example

Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.

L'agriculture régénérative améliore la santé du sol et la biodiversité.

B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

bonheur

Meaning

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example

Thunder rumbled in the distance.

Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.

C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

récitation

Meaning

the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory

Example

The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.

Le concours de récitation de poésie a eu lieu dans l'auditorium.

C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

rotatif

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.

Example

The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.

La machine utilise un moteur rotatif pour fonctionner efficacement.

B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

rapidement

Meaning

at a fast speed; quickly

Example

The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.

L'entreprise se développe rapidement sur de nouveaux marchés.

C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

affamé

Meaning

Extremely hungry; famished.

Example

After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.

Après la longue randonnée, elle était affamée et a mangé rapidement.

C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

foule

Meaning

a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior

Example

The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.

Le politicien a rejeté les manifestants comme une simple foule.

B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

rod

tige mince, surtout en métal ou bois

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

Il a utilisé une tige en fer pour soutenir la structure.

C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

rendre

Meaning

to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling

Example

She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.

Elle a rendu sa gentillesse avec un cadeau réfléchi.

C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

répression

Meaning

the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.

Example

The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.

La répression du gouvernement de la liberté d'expression a déclenché des protestations généralisées.

C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

rapide

Meaning

completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing

Example

The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.

Les enfants écoutaient avec une attention raptée le conteur.

C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

lieu de retraite

Meaning

A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.

Example

The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.

Le moine a passé des années dans le lieu de retraite loin de la société.

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

raisin sec

Meaning

dried grape

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

Elle a ajouté des raisins secs aux biscuits à l'avoine pour plus de douceur.

B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

à contrecœur

Meaning

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

Example

She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.

Elle a accepté d'aider au projet à contrecœur.

C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

rémunérer

Meaning

To pay someone for services or work done.

Example

The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.

L'entreprise rémunérera équitablement les employés pour leurs heures supplémentaires.

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

répulsif; dégoûtant; qui provoque une forte aversion

Meaning

extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust

Example

The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.

L'odeur des œufs pourris était absolument répugnante.

C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

crête ou sommet d'une montagne

Meaning

a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip

Example

We walked along the mountain ridge.

Nous avons marché le long de la crête de la montagne.

C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

rectitude

Meaning

the quality of being morally right or justifiable

Example

His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.

Sa vie était dédiée à la rectitude et à la vérité.

C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

Meaning

the act of reporting news or describing events in the media

Example

The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.

Le magazine est connu pour son reportage détaillé sur les questions politiques.

C1 noun /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

Recurrence

récurrence

Meaning

the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again

Example

The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms.

Le médecin était préoccupé par la récurrence des symptômes du patient.

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

resurgissant

Meaning

Becoming strong, active, or popular again.

Example

The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.

L'économie resurgissante a donné de l'espoir à de nombreuses entreprises.

A2 verb /rɪˈlæks/

relax

se détendre

Meaning

to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest

Example

After a long day, she likes to relax with a good book.

Après une longue journée, elle aime se détendre avec un bon livre.

C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

rongeur

Meaning

a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors

Example

The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.

Le fermier a posé des pièges pour attraper les rongeurs dans sa grange.

C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

raconter

Meaning

to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience

Example

She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.

Elle a raconté ses aventures pendant le voyage d'été.

C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

radieux / radieuse

Meaning

Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.

Example

She looked radiant in her wedding dress.

Elle avait l'air radieuse dans sa robe de mariée.

C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

captivant

Meaning

extremely interesting; holding the complete attention

Example

The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.

Le film était tellement captivant que personne n'a détourné les yeux.

C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

redoutable

Meaning

formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect

Example

She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.

Elle était une leader redoutable qui commandait le respect de tous.

B1 noun /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

researcher

chercheur

Meaning

a person who conducts research

Example

The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.

Le chercheur a publié ses résultats dans une revue scientifique.

A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

récemment

Meaning

in the recent past; not long ago

Example

I recently moved to a new apartment.

J'ai récemment déménagé dans un nouvel appartement.

B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

compter sur

Meaning

to depend on or trust someone or something

Example

I rely on my friends for support.

Je compte sur mes amis pour du soutien.

C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

récruder

Meaning

to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline

Example

After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.

Après des mois de calme, la violence a recrudé dans la région.

A2 adjective /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/

Regular

régulier

Meaning

happening at fixed intervals; consistent; normal; frequent

Example

She goes for regular exercise every morning at 6 AM.

Elle fait de l'exercice régulièrement tous les matins à 6 heures.

C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

revenir sur un chemin ou une route, rappeler et répéter les étapes précédentes

Meaning

to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier

Example

She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.

Elle a retracé ses pas pour retrouver ses clés perdues.

C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

souvenir

Meaning

Remembering past events or information

Example

His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.

Son souvenir de son enfance était vif.