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B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

réformateur
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
Le réformateur social a consacré sa vie à améliorer l'éducation pour tous les enfants.
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

rival; concurrent;
Meaning
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field
Example
The two companies have been business rivals for decades.
Les deux entreprises sont des rivales commerciales depuis des décennies.
B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

réalisme
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
Ses peintures sont admirées pour leur réalisme.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

revenir
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
Le système reviendra à ses paramètres d'origine après la mise à jour.
B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

régime
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
Le régime militaire a contrôlé le pays pendant des décennies.
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.
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

réservation
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
J'ai fait une réservation au restaurant pour ce soir.
B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

résider
Meaning
to live or dwell in a particular place
Example
They reside in a large house near the river.
Ils résident dans une grande maison près de la rivière.
B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

radiation
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
Les radiations du soleil peuvent être nuisibles sans protection.
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

de manière remarquable
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
Elle a fait un travail remarquable dans la compétition.
B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

refus; rejet
Meaning
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
Example
His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.
Son refus de coopérer a rendu le projet plus difficile.
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 /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

rotation; tour; rotation de l'axe
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
La rotation de la Terre prend 24 heures pour se compléter.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

révélation
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
Le livre était plein de révélations choquantes sur le politicien.
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

réforme
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
La réforme du système éducatif était une priorité.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

rouillé; hors de pratique; affecté par le manque de pratique récente
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
Mes compétences au piano sont rouillées après des années sans jouer.
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.
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

cavalier
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
Le cavalier est tombé de cheval.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

vol
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
La police enquête sur le vol au magasin local.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

se retirer
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
Les soldats ont dû se retirer après avoir perdu la bataille.
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

cliqueter; hochet
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
La fenêtre desserrée s’est mise à cliqueter dans le vent fort.
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

soulager
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
Le médicament a aidé à soulager son mal de tête.
B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

rapide; rapide; accéléré;
Meaning
happening in a short time or at a fast pace
Example
The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.
La croissance rapide de la technologie a changé nos vies quotidiennes.
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

l'état d'être rare; quelque chose qui est peu commun ou rare
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
Le vase antique était une rareté valant des milliers de dollars.
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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

reconsidérer
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
Elle a décidé de reconsidérer sa décision concernant son déménagement à l'étranger.
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

varier
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Les températures varient de 15 à 30 degrés cette semaine.
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

restauration
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
La restauration de la forêt a commencé après des décennies de négligence.
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.
B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

radeau
Meaning
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
Example
They built a raft to cross the river.
Ils ont construit un radeau pour traverser la rivière.
B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

restriction; limitation; contrôle
Meaning
a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something
Example
There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.
Il existe de strictes restrictions sur le tabagisme dans les lieux publics.
B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

lieu de repos
Meaning
A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.
Example
The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.
Le lieu de repos des martyrs est près de la rivière.
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

révolté
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
Le jeune révolté a refusé de suivre les règles de l'école.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

inverser
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
Elle a rapidement inversé la voiture hors de l'allée.
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.
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

famille royale / redevance (revenus d'auteur)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
L'auteur reçoit une redevance pour chaque livre vendu.
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.
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.
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 /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 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

une règle ou directive faite et maintenue par une autorité
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
La régulation gouvernementale garantit des pratiques commerciales équitables.
B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

réfléchi; pensif; capable de refléter la lumière ou les images
Meaning
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
Example
After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.
Après la réunion, il était dans un état d'esprit réfléchi.
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

raffiné; purifié
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
Elle a un goût très raffiné en art et en musique.
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 /rʌst/

Rust

rouille
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
La vieille voiture était couverte de rouille après des années de négligence.
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

délabré
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
Ils vivent dans une maison délabrée à la périphérie de la ville.
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.
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

côte
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
Il a cassé une côte dans l'accident.
B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

pourrir
Meaning
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
Example
The fruit will rot if left in the sun.
Le fruit pourrira s'il est laissé au soleil.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

pertinence
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
Le professeur a remis en question la pertinence de l'exemple par rapport au sujet.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

résistant
Meaning
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example
Resilient materials ensure durability.
Les matériaux résilients garantissent la durabilité.
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

république
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Une république est gouvernée par les représentants du peuple.
B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

récepteur
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
Elle a soulevé le récepteur pour répondre à l'appel téléphonique.
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.
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

rénovation; restauration
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
La vieille maison a subi une rénovation complète l'année dernière.
B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

fiabilité
Meaning
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example
Customers value the reliability of our service.
Les clients apprécient la fiabilité de notre service.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

rigide
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
L'entreprise a un code vestimentaire rigide que tous les employés doivent suivre.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

récupérer
Meaning
to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover
Example
She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.
Elle a réussi à récupérer son téléphone perdu dans le taxi.
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

rouleau à pâtisserie
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
Étalez la pâte avec un rouleau à pâtisserie.
B2 noun /rɒd/

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.
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 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
L'égalité raciale est un problème important dans de nombreuses sociétés.
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

renouveler
Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
J'ai besoin de renouveler mon passeport avant de voyager.
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.
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

se rassembler / se regagner en force
Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
L'équipe s'est redressée après la mi-temps et a gagné le match.
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

réfugié
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
Le camp de réfugiés a fourni un abri temporaire pour des milliers de familles déplacées.
B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

erré
Meaning
to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander
Example
Wild animals roam freely in the forest.
Les animaux sauvages errent librement dans la forêt.
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

reconstruction
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
Le projet de reconstruction a pris des années.
B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

récupérer
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Il regagne sa force après la maladie.
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

descente
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
La police effectue une descente dans la maison de jeu illégale.
B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

répétition
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
La répétition constante aide les étudiants à mémoriser le vocabulaire de manière efficace.
B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

limité ou contrôlé; soumis à des restrictions
Meaning
limited or controlled; subject to restrictions
Example
Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
L'accès à cette zone est restreint aux personnels autorisés uniquement.
B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

reforestation
Meaning
The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
Example
Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.
Les efforts de reforestation sont cruciaux pour restaurer les écosystèmes.
B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

révolution
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
L'histoire se déroule pendant la Révolution Française.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

reconstruire
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
La ville a été reconstruite après le tremblement de terre.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

respectable
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
Il vient d'une famille respectable dans la communauté.
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.
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.
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

recruter
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
L'entreprise essaie de recruter plus d'ingénieurs logiciels.
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.
B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

racisme
Meaning
the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice
Example
The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.
L'organisation travaille pour éliminer le racisme sous toutes ses formes.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

enraciné
Meaning
deeply established; firmly fixed
Example
His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.
Ses convictions sont profondément enracinées dans la tradition.
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

amovible
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
Ce téléphone a une batterie amovible.
B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

recrutement
Meaning
The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.
Example
Recruitment strengthens the workforce.
Le recrutement renforce la main-d'œuvre.
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.
B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

se révolter
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
Le peuple s'est révolté contre le gouvernement corrompu.
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

station / dernier recours
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
Ils sont restés dans une station balnéaire pendant leurs vacances.
B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

déchirer
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
Il a accidentellement déchiré sa chemise sur la clôture.
B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

se plaindre
Meaning
to complain or protest strongly about something
Example
He railed against the unfair decision.
Il s'est plaint contre la décision injuste.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

aléatoire
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
Elle a sélectionné un livre aléatoire sur l'étagère de la bibliothèque.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

indépendamment de
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Elle ira à la fête indépendamment de la météo.
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

impolitesse
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
Son impolitesse a choqué tout le monde lors de la fête de dîner.
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

retenir
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
L'entreprise a décidé de retenir ses employés expérimentés.
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.
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 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

rangs
Meaning
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
Example
He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.
Il a rapidement grimpé dans les rangs de l'armée.
B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

vengeance
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
Elle a cherché à se venger de ceux qui ont trahi sa confiance.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

ressentir
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
Elle a commencé à ressentir la critique constante de son patron.
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

chiffon vieux; tissu usé utilisé pour nettoyer
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
Elle a utilisé un vieux chiffon pour nettoyer la table poussiéreuse.
B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

révolutions
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
Les révolutions mènent souvent à des changements sociaux importants.
B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

domaine
Meaning
A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.
Example
He is well known in the realm of science.
Il est bien connu dans le domaine de la science.
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

arrêt
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
L'arrêt du tribunal a favorisé le prévenu.
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.
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

facteur de risque
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
La pollution de l'eau est un facteur de risque important pour la santé.
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

pourri; mauvais
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
La pomme est pourrie et doit être jetée.
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

classement
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
Son classement dans la compétition s'est amélioré après chaque tour.
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

renouvelable
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
Les ressources renouvelables minimisent les dégâts environnementaux.
B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

révolutionnaire
Meaning
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Example
Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.
Les idées révolutionnaires redéfinissent l'industrie.
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.
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

refuge
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
Les villageois ont trouvé refuge dans le temple pendant la tempête.
B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

radioactivité
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
La radioactivité est utilisée dans des traitements médicaux comme la thérapie du cancer.
B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

réanimer
Meaning
To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
Example
The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.
Les paramédicaux ont réussi à réanimer l'homme inconscient.
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.
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

énigme
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
L'énigme ancienne a déconcerté tous les érudits pendant des années.
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.
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.