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C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

réglementaire
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
Le gouvernement applique des politiques réglementaires pour la stabilité financière.
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.
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 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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

rage
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
Le chien a été vacciné contre la rage.
C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

bruyant, tapageur
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
La foule est devenue bruyante après que l'équipe a marqué.
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

représailles
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
Le pays a menacé de représailles contre tout acte d'agression.
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 /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.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

rechute
Meaning
to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
Example
After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.
Après des mois de progrès, il a subi une rechute.
C1 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

révolté; désobéissant; qui défie l'autorité;
Meaning
defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;
Example
The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.
L'adolescent rebelle a refusé de suivre les règles de ses parents.
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.
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

raffinement
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Ses manières montraient un raffinement qui le faisait se distinguer dans n'importe quelle foule.
C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

réputé
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
Elle travaille pour un cabinet d'avocats réputé dans la ville.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

répulsif
Meaning
Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.
Example
This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.
Cette crème est très efficace en tant que répulsif contre les moustiques.
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

train de secours
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
le train de secours est arrivé avec de la nourriture et des fournitures médicales pour les victimes de l'inondation.
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 noun /rɪˈflɛktər/

reflector

réflecteur
Meaning
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.
Example
The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety.
Le cycliste a attaché un réflecteur rouge à l'arrière de son vélo pour sa sécurité.
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 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

réticence
Meaning
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
Example
His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
Sa réticence rendait difficile de savoir ce qu'il pensait.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

récital
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
Elle a donné un récital de piano dans la salle de concert.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

réquisition
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
Le responsable a soumis une réquisition pour de nouveaux fournitures de bureau.
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

rémunération; compensation; récompense
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
Le travail offre une excellente rémunération et des avantages.
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.
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.
C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

réitérer
Meaning
To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.
Example
The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.
L'enseignant a réitéré l'importance de l'honnêteté.
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

initiative révolutionnaire
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
L'initiative révolutionnaire promeut l'énergie durable.
C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

rétablir
Meaning
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
Example
The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.
Le gouvernement a travaillé dur pour rétablir la paix dans la région.
C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

sentir mauvais; dégager une forte impression de quelque chose de désagréable ou indésirable
Meaning
to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable
Example
The garbage can reeks of rotten food.
La poubelle dégage une odeur de nourriture pourrie.
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

rapidité
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
La rapidité du changement technologique est étonnante.
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

révérence
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
Les étudiants ont montré de la révérence envers leur professeur.
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.
C1 verb /rɪˈzaʊnd/

resound

résonner
Meaning
To fill a place with sound; to be celebrated or talked about widely.
Example
The hall resounded with applause.
La salle résonna avec des applaudissements.
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.
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

réprimande
Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
Le professeur a réprimandé l'élève pour son retard.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈflek.sɪv/

Reflexive

réflexif; introspectif
Meaning
directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself
Example
She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback.
Elle est devenue plus réflexive sur son comportement après les retours.
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.
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 /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

retirer
Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
L'entreprise a retiré sa déclaration antérieure après avoir réalisé l'erreur.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

osé
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
Le roman était plein de dialogues osés.
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.
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 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

chirurgie robotique
Meaning
Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.
Example
Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.
La chirurgie robotique améliore la précision dans les procédures complexes.
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.
C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

réactionnaire
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
Le groupe a adopté une position réactionnaire contre les nouvelles politiques.
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.
C1 verb /raʊz/

rouse

réveiller
Meaning
To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.
Example
The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.
Le bruit de l'alarme l'a réveillé de son sommeil profond.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

réfutation
Meaning
The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
Example
Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.
Son essai était une forte réfutation de la théorie opposée.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

espiègle; malicieux
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
Son sourire espiègle suggérait qu'il préparait une farce.
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.
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 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.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

réintégrer
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
Le programme aide les prisonniers à se réintégrer dans la société.
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

rubrique / directive
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
Le professeur a fourni une grille de notation pour l'exercice.
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

récupération
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
Le repos est essentiel pour la récupération après une maladie.
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 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

résiduel
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
Le patient a ressenti une douleur résiduelle après la chirurgie.
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

rude
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
Sa voix rude révélait des années de tabagisme.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

répondre
Meaning
To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.
Example
She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.
Elle a souri, et il a répondu par un câlin chaleureux.
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

bruyant
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
Les enfants bruyants ont rempli la maison de bruit.
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

rédemption
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
L'histoire met en avant le thème de la rédemption.
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

résonance
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
Son discours avait une profonde résonance avec le public.
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

ration
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
Pendant la guerre, chaque famille recevait une ration hebdomadaire de riz.
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.
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 /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

réajustement
Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
Après avoir déménagé dans une nouvelle ville, il a traversé une période de réajustement.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

résonnant
Meaning
Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.
Example
The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.
La voix résonnante du conférencier remplissait la salle.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

résidu
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
Les résidus de savon affectent l'efficacité des appareils.
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

déranger, agacer
Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
Le vent a éparpillé ses cheveux.
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 verb /rɪˈdiːm/

redeem

racheter
Meaning
to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value
Example
He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
Il a réussi à racheter sa réputation après le scandale.
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

coordinateur résident
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
Le coordinateur résident a accueilli tous les représentants.
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 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

répréhensible
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
Ses actions malhonnêtes étaient véritablement répréhensibles.
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 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.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

repentant; contrit; désolé
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
Le voleur repentant a rendu l'argent volé.
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.
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

réconciliation
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
Le traité de paix a été une étape importante vers la réconciliation.
C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

irriter
Meaning
to irritate or annoy someone
Example
His careless comments really riled her.
Ses commentaires négligents l'ont vraiment énervée.
C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

renégat
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
Il a été étiqueté comme un renégat après avoir quitté le parti et critiqué ses politiques.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

réputé; célèbre
Meaning
generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.
Il est réputé être l'un des meilleurs médecins du pays.
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

céder, devenir plus doux
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
Après des heures de suppliques, elle a finalement cédé.
C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

répulsion
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
Elle ressentit une forte répulsion à l'idée de manger des insectes.
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 /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

repentance
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
Son véritable repentir a ému tout le monde dans la salle d'audience.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

répugnant
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
L’odeur des ordures était répugnante.
C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

réprimander
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
L'enseignant a dû réprimander l'élève pour avoir triché.
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

réparable
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
Le téléphone cassé est réparable avec les bonnes pièces.
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 /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

référendum
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
Le gouvernement a organisé un référendum sur la nouvelle constitution.
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

sel de roche
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
Le sel de roche est considéré comme plus sain que le sel de table.
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

de base; élémentaire; sous-développé; dans les premiers stades du développement
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
Elle a seulement des connaissances rudimentaires du français.
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 /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

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 /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

represaille
Meaning
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
Example
The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.
Le pays a imposé des tarifs represailes en réponse aux sanctions commerciales.
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 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

rénover
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
L'entreprise a décidé de rénover son vieux bureau.
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

repousser
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
Les protons se repoussent mutuellement.
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

reconstituer
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
Boire de l'eau aide à reconstituer les liquides perdus dans le corps.
C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

réceptivité
Meaning
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
Example
Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.
Sa réceptivité aux nouvelles idées a contribué à améliorer le projet.
C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

ressusciter
Meaning
To bring back to life or revive something from the past.
Example
The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.
Le réalisateur a décidé de ressusciter l'ancienne pièce pour un nouveau public.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

rigueur
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
L'entraînement a été effectué avec une grande rigueur.
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

ravin
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
La rivière a creusé un ravin profond à travers les montagnes.
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 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.