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B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

réticence; hésitation
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
Il a montré de la réticence à accepter l'offre d'emploi.
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 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 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 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 /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 verb /rɪˈzɑlv/

resolve

résoudre
Meaning
to solve a problem; to decide firmly
Example
The manager resolves the conflict between employees.
Le gestionnaire résout le conflit entre les employés.
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 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.
B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

reprendre
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
Nous reprendrons la réunion après le déjeuner.
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

bord
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
La tasse de café avait une éclat sur son bord.
B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

rafraîchir
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
Une boisson froide me rafraîchit les jours chauds.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

raisin sec
Meaning
dried grape
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Elle a ajouté des raisins secs aux biscuits à l'avoine pour plus de douceur.
B2 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 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 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 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 /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

radar
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
Le radar a détecté un avion inconnu se dirigeant vers la base.
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 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 /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

réactif
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
Le site web est très réactif et se charge rapidement sur tous les appareils.
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 /rʌʃ/

Rush

ruée; précipitation
Meaning
a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry
Example
There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.
Il y a eu une ruée pour acheter des billets pour le concert.
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/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

remarque
Meaning
something that is said; a comment
Example
She made a remark about the weather.
Elle a fait une remarque sur le temps.
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 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

rejet
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
Son rejet de l'offre a surpris tout le monde.
B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

démissionner
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
Les ministres ont été contraints de démissionner.
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.
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 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 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

revenus
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
Les revenus de l'entreprise ont augmenté de 10 % cette année.
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 verb /reɪp/

rape

viol
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
La loi punit sévèrement ceux qui commettent un viol.
B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

récession
Meaning
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
Example
The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.
Le pays a fait face à une grave récession à cause de la crise financière.
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 /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

rivalité; compétition
Meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
Example
The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.
La rivalité entre les deux équipes a rendu le match passionnant.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

renforcement
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
Le renforcement positif aide à l'apprentissage.
B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

dépendance
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
Sa dépendance à la technologie est préoccupante.
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 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

vente au détail
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
L'entreprise se spécialise dans la vente au détail de vêtements et d'accessoires.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

ressemblance
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
Il y a une forte ressemblance entre les deux sœurs.
B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

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

Rehearsal

répétition; entraînement d'une performance
Meaning
a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance
Example
The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.
La dernière répétition avant la soirée d'ouverture s'est déroulée parfaitement.
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.
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

rumeur; commérage; nouvelle
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
Example
There's a rumour that the company will close next month.
Il y a une rumeur selon laquelle l'entreprise fermera le mois prochain.
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

rappel
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
Il a réglé un rappel pour appeler sa mère à son anniversaire.
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 /riːp/

reap

récolter
Meaning
to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions
Example
Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.
Les agriculteurs récoltent du blé à la fin de l'été.
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 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.
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.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

résister
Meaning
to oppose or fight against; to withstand
Example
He could not resist the temptation.
Il n'a pas pu résister à la tentation.
B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

Reptile
Meaning
a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
Example
The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.
Le lézard est un reptile courant trouvé dans les jardins.
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 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 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

arbitre
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
L'arbitre a arrêté le jeu après une faute.
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.
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.
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.
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 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

réticent; hésitant; réticent à faire quelque chose;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
Elle était réticente à partager ses informations personnelles.
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 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

agité
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
L'enfant était agité pendant le long voyage en voiture.
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

respectif; respectif à chacun
Meaning
belonging to each individual; particular to each
Example
The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.
Les étudiants sont retournés dans leurs salles de classe respectives après le déjeuner.
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 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 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 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 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

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

ranger

garde forestier
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
Le garde forestier a guidé les touristes à travers le sentier forestier.
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 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 /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 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 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 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

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

refine

affiner
Meaning
to improve by making small changes; to purify
Example
The chef refines the recipe to perfection.
Le chef affine la recette à la perfection.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

récepteur
Meaning
a person who receives something
Example
She was the recipient of the prestigious award.
Elle était la récipiendaire du prix prestigieux.
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

raisins secs
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
Elle a ajouté des raisins secs aux biscuits à l'avoine pour plus de douceur.
B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

radis
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
Le fermier a récolté des radis frais du jardin.
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

rang
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
Elle a rapidement atteint un rang supérieur dans l'entreprise.
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 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 /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

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

Rifle

fusil
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
Le soldat portait un fusil pendant la mission.
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

réservé; introverti
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
Elle est assez réservée et ne parle pas beaucoup lors des réunions.
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 /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 /ˈrækɪt/

racket

raquette / tapage
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
Il a acheté une nouvelle raquette de tennis pour le match.
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 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 /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 /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

remède
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
Ce remede a base de plantes aide a soulager les maux de tete.
B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

bonheur
Meaning
to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed
Example
The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.
Elle ne pouvait pas cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

récréation
Meaning
A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.
Example
The children played outside during recess.
Les enfants ont joué dehors pendant la récréation.
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 /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

rhinocéros
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
Le rhinocéros a chargé à travers la prairie.
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

rappeler
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
Je ne peux pas me souvenir de la dernière fois que nous nous sommes rencontrés.
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 /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 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 /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

recréer
Meaning
to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed
Example
The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.
L'équipe a recréé l'ensemble des données perdues à partir des sauvegardes.
B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

capable d'apporter des changements fondamentaux opposés aux croyances ou systèmes conventionnels
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
Le leader a proposé des réformes économiques radicales.
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.
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 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 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 /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 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

retenue; maîtrise de soi
Meaning
the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control
Example
She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.
Elle a montré une grande maîtrise de soi en ne répondant pas à la critique.
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 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

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