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C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

référable
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
La question est référable aux nouveaux changements de politique.
B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

réfléchir
Meaning
to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image
Example
The mirror reflects her beautiful face.
Le miroir reflète son beau visage.
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

rébellion
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
La rébellion contre le roi a duré trois ans.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

réfutable
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
Son argument était faible et facilement réfutable.
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

vente au détail
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
L'entreprise se spécialise dans la vente au détail de vêtements et d'accessoires.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

rugueux et irrégulier; avec une surface irrégulière; fort et robuste
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
Les randonneurs ont traversé le terrain accidenté de la montagne.
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

libération
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
Son départ a été considéré comme une libération bienvenue par l'équipe.
B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

récupérer
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Le monde lutte pour se remettre de la pandémie.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproduire, engendrer
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Beaucoup d'animaux se reproduisent rapidement dans des conditions favorables.
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

redondance, excès
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
La redondance dans la main-d'œuvre de l'entreprise a conduit à de nombreux licenciements.
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

retour
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
Le groupe retourne au port le 25 décembre.
C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

royal
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
La reine est entrée dans la salle avec une présence royale.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

réagir
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Elle a réagi avec colère lorsqu'elle a entendu la nouvelle.
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

bruire
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
Les feuilles bruissaient doucement dans la brise du soir.
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

protestation
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
La protestation des travailleurs contre le traitement injuste a été ignorée.
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

réduire
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
Nous devons réduire nos dépenses ce mois-ci.
C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

composition musicale (avec un thème récurrent)
Meaning
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
Example
The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.
Le pianiste a terminé le récital par un rondo animé.
B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

regret
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She felt deep regret about her harsh words.
Elle ressentit un profond regret pour ses mots durs.
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

reléguer
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
Le manager a décidé de reléguer le joueur sur le banc.
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.
C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

recrudescence
Meaning
a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition
Example
Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.
Les responsables de la santé ont averti d'une recrudescence de la rougeole dans plusieurs districts.
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪlər/

reviler

insulteur
Meaning
a person who criticizes or insults others abusively
Example
He was known as a reviler of all who opposed him.
Il était connu comme un insulteur de tous ceux qui s'opposaient à lui.
B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

ressentiment
Meaning
Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
Example
Resentment grew among the students.
Le ressentiment a grandi parmi les étudiants.
B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

forêt tropicale
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
La forêt tropicale amazonienne abrite des millions d'espèces.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

se réjouir
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
Ils se régalent de leur succès.
C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

rancunier
Meaning
Characterized by bitterness or resentment.
Example
Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.
Leurs débats rancuniers ont duré des heures.
C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

vague
Meaning
a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence
Example
The stone created ripples across the calm pond.
La pierre a créé des vagues à la surface du lac calme.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

agriculture régénérative
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
L'agriculture régénérative améliore la fertilité du sol et la biodiversité.
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

irrésistible
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
Elle a ressenti une envie irrésistible de rire à la blague.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

raisins secs
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
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 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.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

rétroactif
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
La nouvelle loi a été rendue rétroactive pour couvrir les affaires passées.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

réparateur
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
Le réparateur a réparé la machine à laver cassée rapidement.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

perte de temps
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
Obtenir un visa a été une perte de temps entre papiers et entretiens.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

correctement; de manière appropriée; justement
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Elle a justement souligné les erreurs dans le rapport.
B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

retraite
Meaning
the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work
Example
He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.
Il prévoit sa retraite après 40 ans de service.
B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

répondre
Meaning
to give an answer or reply; to react to something
Example
Please respond to my email as soon as possible.
Veuillez répondre à mon e-mail dès que possible.
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

Aller à la campagne / exclusion temporaire de l'université
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
Il a décidé de se rendre à la campagne dans le village pour échapper à la vie trépidante de la ville.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

une personne ou une machine qui coupe et ramasse les récoltes
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
Le riper se déplaçait lentement à travers les champs dorés.
B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

reprendre
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
Nous reprendrons la réunion après le déjeuner.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

répudier
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Il a répudié l'affirmation qu'il était impliqué dans le scandale.
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

rampe
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
La voiture est montée sur la rampe dans le garage.
B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

représentation
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
Sa représentation de l'équipe était impeccable.
C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

régicide
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
Les conspirateurs ont été exécutés pour avoir commis un régicide.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

rituel
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
La cérémonie de mariage comprenait de nombreux éléments rituels traditionnels.
B1 verb /rɪˈper/

repair

réparer
Meaning
to fix something that is broken or damaged
Example
The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.
Le mécanicien réparera le moteur de la voiture demain.
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

reaffirm

réaffirmer
Meaning
To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform.
Le président a réaffirmé son engagement envers la réforme de l’éducation.
B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

arrière / élever
Meaning
the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals
Example
The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.
La mère chatte a élevé ses chatons dans un coin tranquille.
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.
B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

républicain
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
Le candidat républicain a remporté l'élection.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

reimburse

rembourser
Meaning
to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it
Example
The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.
L'entreprise lui a remboursé les frais de voyage.
A1 noun /ruːm/

room

chambre
Meaning
A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
Example
She decorated her room with bright colors.
Elle a décoré sa chambre avec des couleurs vives.
A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

lecture
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
La lecture est l'un de mes passe-temps préférés.
A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

rappeler
Meaning
to cause someone to remember something
Example
Please remind me to call her tomorrow.
S'il vous plaît, rappelez-moi de l'appeler demain.
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

renaissance
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
La ville a connu un renouveau culturel dans les années 90.
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

rancune
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
Il y avait une rancune entre les deux rivaux qui ne s'est jamais estompée.
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

débutant
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
Le policier débutant a fait quelques erreurs lors de son premier jour.
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

référent
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
Le référent a gagné un bonus pour avoir recommandé un nouveau client.
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

volontiers; facilement; sans hésitation
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
Elle a accepté volontiers de l'aider avec le projet.
B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

selon les informations
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
L'entreprise a reportedly accepté les nouvelles conditions.
C1 adjective /ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Ragged

déchiré; usé; en haillons
Meaning
torn; tattered; frayed; shabby
Example
The homeless man wore ragged clothes.
L'homme sans abri portait des vêtements déchirés.
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

régénération
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
Un repos adéquat permet la régénération musculaire après l'exercice.
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
Nous avons pris un rickshaw pour atteindre le marché animé.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

régulièrement
Meaning
at regular intervals; in a regular manner
Example
She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
Elle fait de l'exercice régulièrement pour rester en bonne santé.
A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

repos
Meaning
to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength
Example
He needs to rest after the long journey.
Il a besoin de se reposer après le long voyage.
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

libérer
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
Le prisonnier a été libéré après dix ans.
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

répulsion
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
Elle ressentit une profonde répulsion envers la cruauté de l'acte.
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

rationnel; raisonnable; logique
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
Elle a pris une décision rationnelle basée sur les faits disponibles.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

rumeur
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
Il y a une rumeur que l'entreprise va fusionner l'année prochaine.
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

réductible
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
Le problème est complexe mais réductible à quelques principes de base.
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

rétracter
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
Il a rétracté sa déclaration précédente au tribunal.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

royal
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
La famille royale a assisté à la cérémonie.
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

nid d'oiseaux
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
Nous avons vu un nid d'oiseaux plein d'oiseaux bruyants près de la forêt.
B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

restreindre
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
Le gouvernement a décidé de restreindre l'utilisation des sacs en plastique.
B1 noun roʊps

ropes

cordes
Meaning
A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.
Example
The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.
Les cordes étaient attachées solidement pour soulever la charge lourde.
C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

rendez-vous
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
Ils ont organisé un rendez-vous secret au café.
B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

râteau
Meaning
a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake
Example
He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.
Il a utilisé un râteau pour ramasser les feuilles tombées.
B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

reconstruire
Meaning
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
Les villageois ont travaillé ensemble pour reconstruire le pont après l'inondation.
B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

résidence
Meaning
a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling
Example
He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.
Il a récemment emménagé dans une nouvelle résidence près du centre-ville.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

spacieux; ayant beaucoup d'espace
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
L'appartement est très spacieux avec des chambres spacieuses.
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 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

résine
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
L'artisan a utilisé de la résine naturelle pour faire briller la sculpture.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

restes
Meaning
the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed
Example
The remains of the meal were left on the table.
Les restes du repas sont laissés sur la table.
B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

réalisation
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
Sa réalisation du problème a aidé à résoudre la question.
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

raser
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
L'ancienne usine a été rasée pour faire place à de nouveaux appartements.
A2 preposition /riː/

re

concernant
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
La lettre a été envoyée concernant votre récente candidature.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

vindicatif
Meaning
seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive
Example
He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.
Il est devenu vindicatif après avoir été trahi par son ami.
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

réajuster
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
Il a réajusté la chaise pour la rendre plus confortable.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

rarement
Meaning
not often, infrequently
Example
She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.
Elle mange rarement des bonbons à cause de son régime.
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

rarefié
Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
Il travaille dans le monde rarefié de la musique classique.
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

régional
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
Les hubs régionaux soutiennent les industries locales.
C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

résurgence
Meaning
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Example
The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.
La ville a connu une résurgence du tourisme après la pandémie.
C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

rétractation
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
Le journal a publié une rétractation du faux rapport.
A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

toit
Meaning
the top covering of a building or vehicle
Example
The roof of the house needs to be repaired.
Le toit de la maison doit être réparé.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

agité
Meaning
unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient
Example
The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.
La foule est devenue agitée en attendant que le concert commence.
C1 verb /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

rehabilitate

réhabiliter
Meaning
to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment
Example
The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes.
La clinique aide à réhabiliter les athlètes blessés.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

réversible
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
Cette veste est réversible et peut être portée des deux côtés.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

envahi
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
Le pays était envahi par la corruption.
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

rite
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
Le rite de mariage a été effectué avec grande solennité.
A2 noun /roʊl/

role

rôle
Meaning
a part or function of something
Example
Her role in the project was crucial.
Son rôle dans le projet était crucial.
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

élimination; retrait; licenciement;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
Le retrait des vieux meubles a pris toute la journée.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

répressif
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
Le gouvernement répressif a interdit toutes les formes de protestation.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

s'abstenir
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
Veuillez vous abstenir de fumer dans cette zone.
A2 noun /ˈroʊbɒt/

robot

robot
Meaning
a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
Example
The factory uses robots to assemble cars efficiently.
L'usine utilise des robots pour assembler les voitures de manière efficace.
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

supposer
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
Je pense qu'il va pleuvoir plus tard aujourd'hui.
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

évaluation
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
Le film a reçu une haute évaluation de la part des critiques.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

réarranger
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
Elle a décidé de réarranger les meubles dans son salon.
C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

chanson exaltée/éloge
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
La performance du chanteur était une rhapsodie d'émotions.
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

régate
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
La régate annuelle a attiré des concurrents du monde entier.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

revitaliser
Meaning
To restore energy and effectiveness to something.
Example
The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.
Les nouvelles politiques visent à revitaliser l'économie.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

ramboutan
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
Le rambutan a l'air effrayant avec sa peau poilue, mais il a un goût très sucré à l'intérieur.
B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

révision; édition révisée
Meaning
the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
Example
The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.
Les étudiants ont passé des heures à faire des révisions pour leurs examens finaux.
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.
B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Related

lié; associé
Meaning
connected; associated; having a connection or relationship
Example
These two problems are closely related to each other.
Ces deux problèmes sont étroitement liés l'un à l'autre.
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

viande rôtie
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
La viande rôtie était parfaitement assaisonnée et tendre.
B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

voler
Meaning
to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery
Example
The thief tried to rob the bank last night.
Le voleur a essayé de voler la banque hier soir.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

réplique
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
Le musée a exposé une réplique parfaite de la statue antique.
A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

rapport
Meaning
An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.
Example
The report highlights critical issues.
Le rapport met en évidence les problèmes critiques.