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C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

réparateur
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
Le réparateur a réparé la machine à laver cassée rapidement.
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

rancune
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
Il y avait une rancune entre les deux rivaux qui ne s'est jamais estompée.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

rétrospection
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
En rétrospective, la décision semblait imprudente.
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.
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 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.
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.
A2 adjective /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/

Regular

régulier
Meaning
happening at fixed intervals; consistent; normal; frequent
Example
She goes for regular exercise every morning at 6 AM.
Elle fait de l'exercice régulièrement tous les matins à 6 heures.
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.
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

petite ondulation
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
De petites ondulations sont apparues sur le lac lorsque le poisson a bougé.
C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

la pratique de l'échange de choses avec les autres pour un bénéfice mutuel
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
Les relations commerciales prospèrent grâce à la réciprocité.
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.
C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

respirer
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
Les plantes respirent aussi pour libérer de l'énergie.
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.
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

royal
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
La famille royale a assisté à la cérémonie.
C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

interprétation
Meaning
a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text
Example
The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.
Le chanteur a donné une interprétation émouvante de la chanson classique.
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

rotation; tour; rotation de l'axe
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
La rotation de la Terre prend 24 heures pour se compléter.
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 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.
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.
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

bonheur
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur lorsqu'elle a reçu le prix.
B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

républicain
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
Le candidat républicain a remporté l'élection.
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

ferme d'élevage
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
Ils possèdent un énorme ranch de bétail au Texas.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

pertinent
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
Veuillez fournir uniquement des informations pertinentes pour cette discussion.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

repos
Meaning
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position
Example
After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.
Après le long voyage, elle chercha le repos dans le jardin tranquille.
C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

moqueries amicales
Meaning
good-humored teasing or joking
Example
Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.
Leur amitié était pleine de railleries légères.
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 rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

régénération
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
Un repos adéquat permet la régénération musculaire après l'exercice.
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.
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

réplique
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
Sa réplique acérée a fait taire la foule.
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 /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.
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

rétablissement
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
Le patient est en rétablissement après la chirurgie.
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.
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

parler d'une voix rugueuse ou râper avec un bruit grossier
Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
Il a râpé un avertissement avant de s'effondrer.
B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

rôle
Meaning
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
Example
Defined roles improve team performance.
Les rôles définis améliorent la performance de l'équipe.
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.
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.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

rondeur
Meaning
the quality of being round or plump
Example
The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.
La rondeur du ballon l'a fait flotter gracieusement.
A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

droit
Meaning
something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim
Example
Everyone has the right to free speech.
Tout le monde a le droit à la liberté d'expression.
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 /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

personne espiègle
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
Le petit rapscallion a caché les chaussures de son frère pour une farce.
C2 verb /rɪˈsɪnd/

rescind

résilier
Meaning
to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
Example
The company decided to rescind the job offer.
L'entreprise a décidé de résilier l'offre d'emploi.
B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

règles et règlements
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
Les règles et les règlements à eux seuls ne peuvent pas changer les attitudes.
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

Aller à la campagne / exclusion temporaire de l'université
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
Il a décidé de se rendre à la campagne dans le village pour échapper à la vie trépidante de la ville.
C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

réplique acérée
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
Sa réplique acérée laissa tout le monde sans voix.
C1 verb /rænt/

rant

rager
Meaning
to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way
Example
He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.
Il a crié à propos du traitement injuste au travail.
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.
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

relation
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
L'enseignant a établi un fort rapport avec ses élèves.
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.
A1 verb /riːd/

read

lire
Meaning
to look at written words and understand their meaning
Example
I read books before going to bed.
Je lis des livres avant de me coucher.
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

reproduire, engendrer
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
Beaucoup d'animaux se reproduisent rapidement dans des conditions favorables.
B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

routine, habitude, séquence fixe
Meaning
A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.
Example
A well-structured routine improves productivity.
Une routine bien structurée améliore la productivité.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtɪʒ/

reportage

reportage
Meaning
the act of reporting news or describing events in the media
Example
The magazine is known for its detailed reportage of political issues.
Le magazine est connu pour son reportage détaillé sur les questions politiques.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

rarefié
Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
Il travaille dans le monde rarefié de la musique classique.
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

ressentir
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
Elle a commencé à ressentir la critique constante de son patron.
B2 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.
B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

résidence
Meaning
a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling
Example
He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.
Il a récemment emménagé dans une nouvelle résidence près du centre-ville.
C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

ravager
Meaning
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
Example
The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.
L'ouragan a ravagé les villages côtiers.
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.
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.
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.
A2 verb /rɪˈpiːt/

repeat

répéter
Meaning
to say or do something again
Example
Could you please repeat what you just said?
Pouvez-vous répéter ce que vous venez de dire ?
B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

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

ranging

varier
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
Les températures varient de 15 à 30 degrés cette semaine.
B2 noun /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.
B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

raisonnablement; de manière sensée;
Meaning
in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree
Example
The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.
La chambre d'hôtel était raisonnablement bien tarifée pour l'emplacement.
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.
C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

rationaliser
Meaning
to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate
Example
She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.
Elle a essayé de rationaliser son retard en blâmant le trafic.
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.
C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

déchirer
Meaning
to tear something apart violently or forcefully
Example
The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.
L'explosion déchira l'air avec un bruit assourdissant.
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.
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.
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 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

rond
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
Le chat rond avait du mal à grimper la clôture.
A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

rouler
Meaning
to move by turning over and over on an axis
Example
She rolled the ball down the hill.
Elle a roulé la balle en bas de la colline.
A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

rond
Meaning
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
Example
The table was round and had a smooth surface.
La table était ronde et avait une surface lisse.
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.
C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

avidité
Meaning
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
Example
The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.
Le propriétaire avide a augmenté le loyer sans raison.
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.
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.
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.
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

compter sur
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
Je compte sur mes amis pour du soutien.
C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

récapitulation
Meaning
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
Example
The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.
Le professeur a donné une brève récapitulation du cours avant de terminer la classe.
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 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 /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

régime prescrit pour le traitement, le mode de vie ou le régime alimentaire dans le but de promouvoir ou restaurer la santé
Meaning
A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.
Example
A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.
Un régime strict d'exercices améliore la condition physique générale.
A2 noun, verb /ˈriːzən/

reason

raison, motif
Meaning
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.
Example
There is no reason to be upset.
Il n'y a aucune raison d'être contrarié.
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.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

récidivisme
Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
Le gouvernement a mis en place de nouveaux programmes pour réduire le récidivisme chez les anciens détenus.
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.
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.
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.
B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

célèbre
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
Le scientifique célèbre a dirigé le panel de réforme.
C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

répercussion
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
Example
The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.
La crise économique a eu de graves répercussions sur le commerce mondial.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

remodeler
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
Ils ont décidé de remodeler leur cuisine l'été dernier.
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

reconsidérer
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
Elle a décidé de reconsidérer sa décision concernant son déménagement à l'étranger.
C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

résolu; déterminé; ferme
Meaning
determined; having a firm decision; unwavering
Example
She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.
Elle est restée résolue dans sa décision de poursuivre ses rêves.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

redondance
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
Le document contenait une redondance qui le rendait inutilement long.
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 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 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

procédures assistées par robot
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
Les procédures assistées par robot réduisent les erreurs humaines.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

réversion
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
La nouvelle politique a marqué une réversion vers des méthodes traditionnelles.
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.
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

recevoir
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
Elle reçoit un cadeau de son amie.
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 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

réalisme
Meaning
The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.
Example
Her paintings are admired for their realism.
Ses peintures sont admirées pour leur réalisme.
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

réplique
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
Le musée a exposé une réplique parfaite de la statue antique.
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.
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

élimination; retrait; licenciement;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
Le retrait des vieux meubles a pris toute la journée.
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.
A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

repos
Meaning
to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength
Example
He needs to rest after the long journey.
Il a besoin de se reposer après le long voyage.
B1 verb /rɪˈper/

repair

réparer
Meaning
to fix something that is broken or damaged
Example
The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.
Le mécanicien réparera le moteur de la voiture demain.
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 /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

rendez-vous
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
Ils ont organisé un rendez-vous secret au café.
B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

recommandation
Meaning
a suggestion that someone or something would be good or suitable for a particular job or purpose
Example
I got this job based on a recommendation from my professor.
J'ai obtenu ce travail grâce à une recommandation de mon professeur.