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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 /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 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 /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

représentation
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
Sa représentation de l'équipe était impeccable.
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

énigme
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
L'énigme ancienne a déconcerté tous les érudits pendant des années.
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

viande rôtie
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
La viande rôtie était parfaitement assaisonnée et tendre.
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 /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

racial
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
L'égalité raciale est un problème important dans de nombreuses sociétés.
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 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

récupérer
Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
Le fermier a travaillé pour récupérer la terre stérile.
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 /'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 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 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.
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.
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 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

récupérer
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
Il regagne sa force après la maladie.
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 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 /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 /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 /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 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.
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 /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 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 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 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 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 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

réguler
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
Le gouvernement régule la sécurité alimentaire.
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 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 /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

retenir
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
L'entreprise a décidé de retenir ses employés expérimentés.
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 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 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 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 /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

répétition
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
La répétition constante aide les étudiants à mémoriser le vocabulaire de manière efficace.
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/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 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 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 /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 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

se révolter
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
Le peuple s'est révolté contre le gouvernement corrompu.
B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

ruban
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
Elle a attaché ses cheveux avec un ruban rouge.
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, 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 /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 /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 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 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 /ˈraɪət/

Riot

émeute; soulèvement
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
La manifestation pacifique s'est transformée en une émeute lorsque la violence a éclaté.
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 /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.
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 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

radioactivité
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
La radioactivité est utilisée dans des traitements médicaux comme la thérapie du cancer.
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

feuille rouge
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
La feuille rouge est riche en fer et est couramment consommée dans les foyers bengalis.
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 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

correctement; de manière appropriée; justement
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Elle a justement souligné les erreurs dans le rapport.
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 /roʊst/

Roast

viande rôtie
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
Le rôti du dimanche était parfaitement cuit et très tendre.
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 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 /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 /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 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 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 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 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

restreindre
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
Le gouvernement a décidé de restreindre l'utilisation des sacs en plastique.
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 /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 /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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

rouleau à pâtisserie
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
Étalez la pâte avec un rouleau à pâtisserie.
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 /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 /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.
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 /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 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 /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 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 /rɛlm/

realm

domaine
Meaning
A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.
Example
He is well known in the realm of science.
Il est bien connu dans le domaine de la science.
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 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 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 /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 /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 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 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 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 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 verb /ræm/

ram

heurter
Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
Le camion a percuté le mur.
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 /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 /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 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

robuste
Meaning
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.
Example
The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.
L'infrastructure robuste assure une communication fiable.
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 /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 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 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

ingénieux
Meaning
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Example
She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.
Elle est tres ingenieuse quand il s agit de resoudre des problemes inattendus.
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 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 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 /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 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 /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.
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 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 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

une règle ou directive faite et maintenue par une autorité
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
La régulation gouvernementale garantit des pratiques commerciales équitables.
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 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 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 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

volontiers; facilement; sans hésitation
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
Elle a accepté volontiers de l'aider avec le projet.
B2 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.