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B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

se réjouir
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
La famille se réjouit de la bonne nouvelle.
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.
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

récapituler
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
Le professeur a demandé à l'étudiant de récapituler la leçon.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

réfléchissable
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
La surface du lac est hautement réfléchissable sous le soleil du matin.
B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

fiable
Meaning
Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Example
Reliable systems ensure efficiency.
Les systèmes fiables garantissent l'efficacité.
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

récurrent
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
Elle souffre de maux de tête récurrents depuis des mois.
B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

respectivement; dans l'ordre donné; séparément et dans l'ordre déjà mentionné
Meaning
in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned
Example
John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.
John et Mary ont respectivement 25 et 30 ans.
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.
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 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 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

redoutable
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
Elle était une leader redoutable qui commandait le respect de tous.
C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

enragé
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
Il était un fan enragé de l'équipe de football.
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 /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 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

rejeter
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
Elle a rejeté son invitation au dîner.
B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

colère
Meaning
intense anger or fury
Example
She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.
Elle a crié dans un accès de colère après avoir entendu les nouvelles.
C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

vénérer
Meaning
To deeply respect or admire someone or something.
Example
The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.
Les étudiants ont vénéré leur professeur pour sa sagesse.
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.
A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

rude; impoli; manqué de civilité; dur
Meaning
impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner
Example
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
C'était impoli de sa part d'interrompre la réunion.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

visage rubicond
Meaning
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
Example
The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.
Le visage rubicond de l'homme âgé montrait qu'il était en bonne santé.
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.
C1 verb /ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

reconvene

se réunir à nouveau
Meaning
to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting
Example
The committee will reconvene after lunch.
Le comité se réunira après le déjeuner.
C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

réprobation
Meaning
Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.
Example
The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.
Le visage du professeur montrait une réprobation nette face à la remarque impolie de l'étudiant.
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.
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.
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.
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 /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 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.
C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

rationalisme
Meaning
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion
Example
Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.
Le rationalisme met l'accent sur la logique et le raisonnement plutôt que sur la foi.
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.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

timide
Meaning
Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.
Example
She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.
C'est une femme calme et timide qui évite l'attention.
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.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

rhéteur
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
Le rhéteur a captivé l'auditoire avec son éloquence.
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.
C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

radiance
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
Son visage était rempli de radiance après avoir entendu les bonnes nouvelles.
C1 noun /ˈruː.bi/

Ruby

rubis
Meaning
a precious red gemstone; a deep red variety of corundum
Example
The ruby ring was her most treasured possession.
La bague en rubis était sa possession la plus précieuse.
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.
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

rococo
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
Le palais a été décoré dans un style rococo luxueux.
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.
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 /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.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

impitoyable; cruel; sans pitié
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
Le dictateur impitoyable n'a montré aucune pitié à ses ennemis.
B2 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.
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.
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.
B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

révéler
Meaning
to make known or show something that was hidden
Example
The investigation revealed the truth.
L'enquête a révélé la vérité.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

messe de requiem
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
Le chœur a interprété un requiem en mémoire du leader décédé.
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.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

rasoir
Meaning
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
Example
He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.
Il s'est rasé la barbe avec un rasoir tranchant.
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

enregistrement
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
J'ai gardé un enregistrement de toutes les réunions.
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.
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.
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.
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 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

ratification
Meaning
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
Example
The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.
Le traité nécessitait la ratification par les parlements des deux pays.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

révérencieux
Meaning
Showing deep and solemn respect.
Example
They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.
Ils ont écouté le discours dans un silence révérencieux.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

relatif
Meaning
considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative
Example
The cost of living is relative to your income level.
Le coût de la vie est relatif à votre niveau de revenu.
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

pillages
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
La guerre a été marquée par des pillages et des destructions.
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.
B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

réciter
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
L'enfant a récité un poème devant la classe.
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

rémunérer
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
L'entreprise rémunérera équitablement les employés pour leurs heures supplémentaires.
C1 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 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.
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.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

retoucher
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
Le photographe a retouché l'image pour enlever les imperfections.
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.
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

enfant négligé
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
Le petit enfant négligé mendiait de la nourriture dans la rue.
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

mettre à sac
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
Les cambrioleurs ont mis à sac la maison pendant que la famille était absente.
C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

ajout de nouvelles technologies ou fonctionnalités aux anciens systèmes
Meaning
The addition of new technology or features to older systems.
Example
The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.
Le bâtiment a subi un rétrofit pour répondre aux nouvelles normes de sécurité.
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.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmɑːrkəbl/

Remarkable

remarquable; extraordinaire; digne d'attention;
Meaning
worthy of attention; extraordinary; notable;
Example
His recovery from the illness was remarkable.
Sa guérison de la maladie était remarquable.
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

résistif
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
Le matériau possède des propriétés résistives qui ralentissent le flux de courant.
C1 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.
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

approximativement; de manière violente ou dure
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
Le projet prendra environ trois mois pour être terminé.
C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

régresser
Meaning
To return to a former or less developed state.
Example
Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.
Sans une direction appropriée, les progrès de l'enfant ont commencé à régresser.
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 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.
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

protestataire
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
Il était une voix de protestation dans l'assemblée.
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.
B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

réduire
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
Singapour a réduit l'utilisation du plastique de manière significative.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

réfléchissable
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
La surface était très réfléchissable, renvoyant la lumière dans différentes directions.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

avance / appareil de maintien
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
L'avocat a demandé un avance avant de prendre l'affaire.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

givre
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Les arbres étaient recouverts de givre blanc après la nuit froide.
C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

baie de rose
Meaning
a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor
Example
The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.
La baie de rose a un goût floral délicat qui me rappelle les roses.
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.
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 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

rénover
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
Ils ont décidé de rénover la vieille maison avant d'emménager.
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.
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

réplique
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
Le dîner était rempli de répliques brillantes entre les invités.
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.
B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

réflexion
Meaning
Serious thought or consideration about something.
Example
The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.
La réflexion du passé remplit son cœur de tristesse.
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 /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

désinvolte
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
Il portait son chapeau dans un angle désinvolte qui lui donnait une apparence charmante.
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

rassurer
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
L'enseignant a rassuré les élèves avant l'examen.
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.
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 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

réservoir
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Example
The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.
La ville a construit un nouveau réservoir pour garantir suffisamment d'eau potable pour ses résidents.
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 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

résonner
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Ses mots ont résonné avec le public.
A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

courir
Meaning
the action or sport of running
Example
Running every morning keeps me healthy.
Courir chaque matin me garde en bonne santé.
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

rétrogradation
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
Le pays a connu une rétrogradation économique après la crise.
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

pluie
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
La pluie forte nous a obligés à rester à l'intérieur.
A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

portée
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
La nouvelle voiture électrique a une portée de 400 miles.
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.
A2 verb /riːtʃ/

reach

atteindre
Meaning
to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something
Example
We will reach the station in ten minutes.
Nous atteindrons la station en dix minutes.
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 /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

réception; accueil; événement;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
La réception de mariage a eu lieu dans un bel hôtel.
A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

lecteur
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
Elle est une lectrice rapide, terminant des livres en un jour.
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 /riˈdʒɔɪn/

rejoin

réintégrer
Meaning
to join again or return to a group, place, or activity
Example
After a short break, she decided to rejoin the team.
Après une courte pause, elle a décidé de réintégrer l'équipe.
B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

fournir
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
L'artiste rend la scène magnifiquement.
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 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

rocheux; instable; difficile
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
Le chemin rocailleux rendait la randonnée difficile pour les touristes.
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

repas
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
Ils ont apprécié un délicieux repas au bord de la rivière.
B1 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

réviser
Meaning
To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.
Example
She had to revise her essay before submission.
Elle a dû réviser son essai avant la soumission.
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.