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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.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

restant
Meaning
still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with
Example
There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert.
Il ne restait que quelques billets pour le concert.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

récidiviste
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
La police l'a identifié comme un récidiviste qui avait été arrêté plusieurs fois auparavant.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

réputation
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
Il est un érudit de grande réputation dans son domaine.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

réparable
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
L'erreur était grave mais encore réparable.
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 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

parler ou écrire pendant longtemps de manière confuse ou sans conséquence; marcher pour le plaisir sans itinéraire fixe
Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
Il a parlé pendant des heures de son enfance de manière confuse.
C2 verb /rɪˈvaɪl/

revile

révérer
Meaning
to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
Example
The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption.
Le politicien a été révéré par le public pour sa corruption.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

résiliation
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
La résiliation du contrat a laissé les deux parties déçues.
C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

un homme dédié à une vie de plaisirs sensuels
Meaning
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
Example
The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.
Le vieux roue a gaspillé sa fortune dans les jeux d'argent et les femmes.
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

restaurer
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
Il est nécessaire de restaurer la tradition de la politique étudiante.
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.
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.
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 ˈremnənts

remnants

restes
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
Les restes du mur sont toujours visibles.
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

fouiller de manière désordonnée
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
Il a fouillé dans le tiroir pour ses clés.
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

recapturer
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
L'armée a réussi à recapturer le territoire perdu.
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.
A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

monter/faire de l'équitation
Meaning
to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse
Example
She likes to ride her bicycle to work.
Elle aime rouler à vélo jusqu'au travail.
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

apprécier / condiment
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Elle a beaucoup apprécié l'occasion de voyager à l'étranger.
C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

fixer avec une rivet / capturer l'attention
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
L'artisan a riveté les plaques métalliques ensemble.
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

estrade
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
Le politicien a fait un discours depuis l'estrade.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

risible
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
L'idée de cochons volants est complètement risible.
B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

détendu
Meaning
free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable
Example
She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.
Elle se sentait détendue après avoir écouté de la musique douce.
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.
A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

roche
Meaning
a large, solid piece of mineral matter
Example
The mountain was made of solid rock.
La montagne était faite de roche solide.
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

engagement légal
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
Il a été libéré sous son propre engagement légal.
C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

réfringence
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
Le verre a une réfringence plus élevée que l'eau.
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 verb /riːl/

reel

trébucher / enrouler
Meaning
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
Example
He reeled backward after being punched.
Il a trébuché en arrière après avoir été frappé.
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.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

rhétorique
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
Il a posé une question rhétorique pendant le débat.
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 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

sauver
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
Les pompiers ont sauvé le chat de l'arbre.
A2 verb /rɪˈpleɪs/

replace

remplacer
Meaning
to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old
Example
He decided to replace the broken lamp with a new one.
Il a décidé de remplacer la lampe cassée par une nouvelle.
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.
A2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪər/

require

nécessiter
Meaning
to need something; to demand or insist on
Example
This job requires excellent communication skills.
Ce travail nécessite d'excellentes compétences en communication.
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

évocateur
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
L'odeur de la pluie évoque mon enfance dans le village.
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

renommée; célébrité
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
La scientifique a atteint une renommée internationale pour ses découvertes.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

réflexe
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
Le médecin a testé sa réponse réflexe en tapotant son genou.
C2 verb /ˈrʌmpəl/

rumple

froisser
Meaning
to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling
Example
She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing.
Elle a accidentellement froissé sa robe en emballant.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

réverbérer
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
Le son de l'explosion a réverbéré à travers la vallée.
C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

recouvrable
Meaning
Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.
Example
The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.
Les créances de l'entreprise ont considérablement augmenté ce trimestre.
C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

agacer
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
Sa critique injuste a continué de la contrarier pendant des jours.
B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

chercheurs
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
Les chercheurs travaillent sur des solutions innovantes.
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

rayonner
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
La cheminée rayonne de chaleur dans toute la pièce.
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.
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 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 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

régnant
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
La reine régnante a introduit plusieurs réformes durant son règne.
A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

élever / augmenter
Meaning
To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.
Example
She raised her hand to ask a question.
Elle leva la main pour poser une question.
C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

rêverie; rêverie éveillée
Meaning
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
Example
Lost in reverie, he didn't hear his name being called.
Perdu dans la rêverie, il n’entendit pas son nom être appelé.
C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

ramifié
Meaning
having many branches.
Example
The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.
L'arbre ramifié ombragea tout le jardin.
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.
C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

relique
Meaning
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
Example
The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.
Le musée a exposé des reliques de la civilisation ancienne.
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

ruiner
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
La pluie forte pourrait ruiner nos plans de pique-nique.
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.
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

se remettre
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
Elle est allée à la campagne pour se remettre après l'opération.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

reconnaissance
Meaning
A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.
Example
The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.
Les soldats ont mené une reconnaissance du camp ennemi.
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

implacable
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
La lutte implacable des combattants pour la liberté a conduit à la victoire.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

resplendissant
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
Le soleil resplendissant éclaira toute la vallée.
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.
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

rébus
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
Les enfants ont adoré résoudre les rébus dans le magazine.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

réactivité
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
Le manager a apprécié sa réactivité aux retours des clients.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

réciproque; mutuel; partagé également entre les deux parties;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
Les deux pays ont un accord commercial réciproque.
B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

cuisinière à riz électrique
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
Le cuiseur de riz s'éteint automatiquement lorsque le riz est parfaitement cuit.
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

conséquence
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
La nouvelle loi a de graves conséquences sociales.
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

répertoire
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
Le théâtre a un répertoire de pièces classiques.
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.
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

feuille rouge
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
La feuille rouge est riche en fer et est couramment consommée dans les foyers bengalis.
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.
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

relatif ou situé sur les rives d'un fleuve ou d'un autre cours d'eau
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
La végétation riparienne aide à prévenir l'érosion des sols le long des rivières.
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

récupération
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
Elle se remet encore de la grippe.
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.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

reconstituer
Meaning
to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble
Example
The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.
Le groupe a été reconstitué après le retour du leader.
B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

recommandations
Meaning
Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.
Example
The commission submitted their recommendations.
La commission a présenté ses recommandations.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

répondant
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
L'enquête a recueilli plus de 1000 répondants.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

vertueux; juste; moral
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
Elle a ressenti une colère juste face au traitement injuste des travailleurs.
B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

remplacement
Meaning
the act of substituting one thing or person for another
Example
She got a replacement for her damaged phone.
Elle a obtenu un remplacement pour son téléphone endommagé.
C2 verb /ruː/

rue

regretter
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
Elle regrettera le jour où elle lui a fait confiance.
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

réplique
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
Il a rapidement répondu qu'il n'était pas à blâmer.
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

bonheur
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

émeute; soulèvement
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
La manifestation pacifique s'est transformée en une émeute lorsque la violence a éclaté.
B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

bonheur
Meaning
a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening
Example
Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
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 /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

restitution
Meaning
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
Example
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.
Le tribunal a ordonné la restitution aux victimes de la fraude.
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

aduler
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Les critiques adulent le nouveau film.
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

réfuter
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
L'avocat a réfuté les fausses accusations avec des preuves solides.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

rénne
Meaning
a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas
Example
Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.
Le renne du Père Noël a tiré son traîneau à travers le ciel.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

remords
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Il ressentait un profond remords pour ses actions.
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

révolutionner
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
L'intelligence artificielle est prête à révolutionner le secteur de la santé.
C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

blagues vulgaires
Meaning
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
Example
The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.
Les blagues vulgaires du comédien ont fait rire le public de manière inconfortable.
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

relatif aux runes
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
La vieille pierre avait des gravures runiques étranges.
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.
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

ridicule; absurde; stupide
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
L'idée de construire une maison sans outils est ridicule.
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

irréfléchi; imprudent; dangereux;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
Sa conduite irréfléchie a causé un grave accident.
C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

fragile
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
Ils ont traversé un pont en bois fragile sur la rivière.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /roʊn/

roan

roan
Meaning
denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white
Example
The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.
Le cavalier monta un cheval roan avec un pelage tacheté.
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.
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.
B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

résident
Meaning
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
Example
She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.
Elle est résidente de cette ville depuis plus de dix ans.
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

réparation
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
Le gouvernement a offert des réparations aux victimes du conflit.
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.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

compensation
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
La société a offert une compensation financière au travailleur blessé.
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 /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.
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

postérieur; fesses; bas du dos
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
Le cheval s'est blessé le postérieur pendant la chute.