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B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

reportage
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
Un bon reportage est essentiel pour la sensibilisation du public.
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

réductible
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
Le problème est complexe mais réductible à quelques principes de base.
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

responsabilité
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
Prendre la responsabilité de ses actions est un signe de maturité.
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.
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 /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.
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

jouer joyeusement
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
Les enfants jouaient joyeusement dans le jardin.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌs.tɪk/

Rustic

simple et non sophistiqué ; lié aux zones rurales
Meaning
simple and unsophisticated; relating to rural areas
Example
The rustic cottage had wooden beams and a thatched roof.
Le chalet rustique avait des poutres en bois et un toit de chaume.
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.
A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

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

refraction

réfraction
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
La réfraction de la lumière dans l'eau fait apparaître les objets comme courbés.
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 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.
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.
B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

réponse; réaction
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
La réponse du gouvernement à la crise a été rapide et décisive.
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 verb /reɪv/

rave

aduler
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
Les critiques adulent le nouveau film.
A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

rester
Meaning
to stay in the same place; to continue to exist
Example
Only a few guests remain at the party.
Seuls quelques invités restent à la fête.
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

tourner
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
La Terre tourne autour de son axe toutes les 24 heures.
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

récidivant
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
Les tensions récidivantes ont menacé la fragile trêve.
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.
A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

vraiment; réellement; très beaucoup
Meaning
actually; truly; very much
Example
I really enjoyed the concert last night.
J'ai vraiment apprécié le concert hier soir.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

peu connu ou difficile à comprendre
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
La conférence du professeur était pleine de théories récondites.
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.
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.
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.
B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

répétitivement; plusieurs fois
Meaning
again and again; many times over
Example
He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.
Il a demandé de l'aide à plusieurs reprises pour ses devoirs.
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 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 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 ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

révolution
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
L'histoire se déroule pendant la Révolution Française.
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 /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

bonheur
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
Elle n'a pas pu cacher son bonheur quand elle a reçu le prix.
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

réactif
Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
L'oxygène est un réactif dans le processus de combustion.
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

réforme
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
La réforme du système éducatif était une priorité.
C1 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

truquer
Meaning
to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment
Example
The election was rigged by corrupt officials.
L'élection a été truquée par des fonctionnaires corrompus.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

reproche / critique
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
Elle lui a reproché d'arriver en retard à la réunion.
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.
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

spacieux; ayant beaucoup d'espace
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
L'appartement est très spacieux avec des chambres spacieuses.
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

ruminant
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
Les vaches sont des ruminants qui mâchent le bol alimentaire.
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

détaillant
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
Le détaillant propose des réductions sur les produits électroniques.
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 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.
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

recruter
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
L'entreprise essaie de recruter plus d'ingénieurs logiciels.
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

se retirer
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
Les soldats ont dû se retirer après avoir perdu la bataille.
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.
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

compensation
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
La société a offert une compensation financière au travailleur blessé.
C1 verb /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

rehabilitate

réhabiliter
Meaning
to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment
Example
The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes.
La clinique aide à réhabiliter les athlètes blessés.
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.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

rosé, optimiste
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
Elle regarda l'avenir avec un optimisme rose.
B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

nécessaire
Meaning
necessary or compulsory
Example
A visa is required to enter the country.
Un visa est nécessaire pour entrer dans le pays.
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 /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

l'état d'être rare; quelque chose qui est peu commun ou rare
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
Le vase antique était une rareté valant des milliers de dollars.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

bruyant; désordonné; perturbateur
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
Les enfants bruyants faisaient trop de bruit.
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

résine
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
L'artisan a utilisé de la résine naturelle pour faire briller la sculpture.
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

région; zone; territoire
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
Cette région est célèbre pour sa production de vin.
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.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

soulagé
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
Elle s'est sentie soulagée après avoir entendu la bonne nouvelle.
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

protester
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
Les citoyens ont protesté contre la nouvelle politique fiscale.
B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

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

revoke

révoquer
Meaning
To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.
Example
The government decided to revoke his passport.
Le gouvernement a décidé de révoquer son passeport.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

rhétorique
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
Il a posé une question rhétorique pendant le débat.
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

raffinerie
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
La raffinerie de pétrole traite des milliers de barils chaque jour.
C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

répulsion
Meaning
a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion
Example
She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.
Elle a ressenti de la répulsion en voyant l'acte cruel.
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

débutant
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
Le policier débutant a fait quelques erreurs lors de son premier jour.
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 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

romantique
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
Ils ont apprécié un dîner romantique à la lumière des bougies.
B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

refus; rejet
Meaning
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
Example
His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.
Son refus de coopérer a rendu le projet plus difficile.
B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

rapide; rapide; accéléré;
Meaning
happening in a short time or at a fast pace
Example
The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.
La croissance rapide de la technologie a changé nos vies quotidiennes.
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.
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 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

lâche, traître
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
Le soldat lâche abandonna son poste par peur.
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

mûr; prêt à manger
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
Les bananes sont mûres et prêtes à manger.
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 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.
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 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 /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

nécessaire; requis
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
De bonnes compétences en communication sont nécessaires pour ce travail.
B2 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.
A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

rangée / dispute
Meaning
A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.
Example
They had a loud row about money.
Ils ont eu une grosse dispute à propos de l'argent.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

attristé
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
Il a donné un sourire désespéré après avoir perdu le match.
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

réfracteur
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
Les télescopes réfracteurs utilisent des lentilles pour focaliser la lumière.
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.
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

fête
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
Le bruit de la fête se faisait entendre toute la nuit.
C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

revitalisation
Meaning
The action of giving new life and vitality to something.
Example
Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.
Un repos adéquat et une bonne nutrition conduisent à la revitalisation du corps.
A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

reconnaître, accepter
Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
Elle ne l'a pas reconnu dans la foule.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

réactivité
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
Le manager a apprécié sa réactivité aux retours des clients.
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

prêt
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
Elle était prête à partir pour l'aéroport.
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.
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

voleur
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
Le voleur a été arrêté après une poursuite policière rapide.
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

cavalier
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
Le cavalier est tombé de cheval.
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.
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.
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.
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

suite
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
Le roi est entré dans la salle suivi de sa suite.
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 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.
B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

racine; origine; base; cause
Meaning
the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something
Example
We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.
Nous devons trouver la racine de ce problème pour le résoudre définitivement.
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

revenir
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
Le système reviendra à ses paramètres d'origine après la mise à jour.
C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

extase, ravissement
Meaning
A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.
Example
She listened to the music in rapture.
Elle écoutait la musique avec extase.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

répulsif; dégoûtant; qui provoque une forte aversion
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
L'odeur des œufs pourris était absolument répugnante.
C1 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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

réticulé
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
La feuille avait un motif réticulé de veines.
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

délabré
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
Ils vivaient dans une maison délabrée en bordure de la ville.
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 /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.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

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

rhapsodize

rhapsodier
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
Il parlait souvent avec enthousiasme de ses voyages en Europe.
B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

relater
Meaning
to connect or show a link between; to tell a story
Example
She relates her experience to the audience.
Elle relate son expérience au public.
B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

romance
Meaning
a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship
Example
Their romance began when they met at the university library.
Leur romance a commencé lorsqu'ils se sont rencontrés à la bibliothèque universitaire.
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.
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 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.
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

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