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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 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 /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 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 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.
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 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 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

république
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
Une république est gouvernée par les représentants du peuple.
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 /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

résider
Meaning
to live or dwell in a particular place
Example
They reside in a large house near the river.
Ils résident dans une grande maison près de la rivière.
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

pertinence
Meaning
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.
La pertinence de l'information était claire pour tout le monde.
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.
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

réservation
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
J'ai fait une réservation au restaurant pour ce soir.
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 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 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

raciste
Meaning
showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races
Example
He was accused of making racist comments.
Il a été accusé de faire des commentaires racistes.
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 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

risqué
Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
Investir dans cette start-up est risqué, mais cela pourrait rapporter de hauts rendements.
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 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

reconstruire
Meaning
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
Les villageois ont travaillé ensemble pour reconstruire le pont après l'inondation.
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.
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 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

rigide
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
L'entreprise a un code vestimentaire rigide que tous les employés doivent suivre.
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 /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 /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 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 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

précipité, imprudent
Meaning
Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.
Example
It was a rash decision to invest without research.
C'était une décision imprudente d'investir sans recherche.
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

raisonnement
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
Son raisonnement pour partir était clair et logique.
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 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 /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

classement
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
Son classement dans la compétition s'est amélioré après chaque tour.
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 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 /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 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 /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.
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

reste; ce qui reste
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
Le reste de la nourriture a été stocké dans le réfrigérateur.
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 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 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 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 /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

rickshaw
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
Nous avons pris un rickshaw pour atteindre le marché animé.
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 /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 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 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.
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 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 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

ressembler à
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
Elle ressemble à sa mère tant par son apparence que par ses manières.
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 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 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

résidentiel
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
L'institution était entièrement résidentielle.
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 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 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 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

compétition impitoyable
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
La compétition impitoyable pour le pouvoir mène à des problèmes sociaux.
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 /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

rafraîchissement
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
Nous avons servi des rafraîchissements légers après la réunion.
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

renforcer
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
Le professeur a utilisé des exemples pour renforcer la leçon.
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 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

rituel
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
La cérémonie de mariage comprenait de nombreux éléments rituels traditionnels.
B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

réalisation
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
Sa réalisation du problème a aidé à résoudre la question.
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 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 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/verb /ræft/

raft

radeau
Meaning
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
Example
They built a raft to cross the river.
Ils ont construit un radeau pour traverser la rivière.
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 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 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

selon les informations
Meaning
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
Example
The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.
L'entreprise a reportedly accepté les nouvelles conditions.
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 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 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 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 /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 /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 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.
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 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 /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 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 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 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

régulièrement
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
Le personnel vérifie régulièrement l'équipement pour sa sécurité.
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

reproduction, reproduction
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
Le manuel comprenait un diagramme détaillé de la reproduction humaine.
B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

réunir
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
La famille a été réunie après plusieurs années.
B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

retenir
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
Veuillez contrôler votre chien.
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 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

regrettable; déplorable; malheureux
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
Il est regrettable que tant de personnes talentueuses aient quitté l'entreprise.
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 /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

restes
Meaning
the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed
Example
The remains of the meal were left on the table.
Les restes du repas sont laissés sur la table.
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

parler ou écrire pendant longtemps de manière confuse ou sans conséquence; marcher pour le plaisir sans itinéraire fixe
Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
Il a parlé pendant des heures de son enfance de manière confuse.
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

roulant
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
Ils ont roulé à travers les collines ondulantes de la campagne.
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

indépendamment de
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
Elle ira à la fête indépendamment de la météo.
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 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 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 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

dépendant
Meaning
depending on someone or something for support
Example
The country is too reliant on imported goods.
Le pays dépend trop des biens importés.
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.
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 /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 /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.
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 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

règlementations
Meaning
Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Strict regulations ensure fair practices.
Des réglementations strictes assurent des pratiques équitables.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

réorganiser
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
Le gestionnaire a décidé de réorganiser la structure de l'équipe.
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.
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.
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

démission
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
Sa démission du poste était inattendue.
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 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 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 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 /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 noun /rɒd/

rod

tige mince, surtout en métal ou bois
Meaning
a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood
Example
He used an iron rod to support the structure.
Il a utilisé une tige en fer pour soutenir la structure.
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 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.