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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 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.
C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

riposter
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
L'armée a riposté après l'attaque ennemie.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

avance / appareil de maintien
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
L'avocat a demandé un avance avant de prendre l'affaire.
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

remise/remboursement
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
Le magasin a offert une remise sur les achats en gros.
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

initiative révolutionnaire
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
L'initiative révolutionnaire promeut l'énergie durable.
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

répressif
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
Le gouvernement répressif a interdit toutes les formes de protestation.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

radieux / radieuse
Meaning
Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.
Example
She looked radiant in her wedding dress.
Elle avait l'air radieuse dans sa robe de mariée.
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.
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 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

dépôt
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
La bibliothèque sert de dépôt de savoir.
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

retirer
Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
L'entreprise a retiré sa déclaration antérieure après avoir réalisé l'erreur.
C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

réitérer
Meaning
To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.
Example
The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.
L'enseignant a réitéré l'importance de l'honnêteté.
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.
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.
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

reste
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
Il ne reste qu'un reste du mur ancien.
C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

renoncer
Meaning
To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.
Example
He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.
Il a décidé de renoncer à son poste de PDG.
C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

réputé
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
Elle travaille pour un cabinet d'avocats réputé dans la ville.
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

implacable
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
La lutte implacable des combattants pour la liberté a conduit à la victoire.
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

rectifier
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
L'entreprise a pris des mesures pour rectifier ses erreurs financières.
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

se souvenir
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
Je ne me souviens pas où j'ai mis mes clés.
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 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

raffinement
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Ses manières montraient un raffinement qui le faisait se distinguer dans n'importe quelle foule.
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.
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

répliquer
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
Le scientifique a essayé de répliquer l'expérience pour plus de précision.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

réversible
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
Cette veste est réversible et peut être portée des deux côtés.
C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

rotatif
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
Example
The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.
La machine utilise un moteur rotatif pour fonctionner efficacement.
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

recapturer
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
L'armée a réussi à recapturer le territoire perdu.
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 /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 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

recalibrer, ajuster de nouveau
Meaning
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.
Example
The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.
L'entreprise a dû recalibrer ses stratégies pour s'adapter au marché.
C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

révérend, honorable
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
Le révérend a prononcé un sermon inspirant à l'église.
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

vente de billets de tombola
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
La charité a décidé de vendre un vélo à travers une tombola pour collecter des fonds.
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.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvæmp/

revamp

rénover
Meaning
To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
Example
The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look.
L'entreprise a décidé de rénover son site web pour lui donner un look moderne.
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

ratifier
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
Le gouvernement a ratifié l'accord commercial.
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

rampant
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
La corruption était rampante dans l'administration de la ville.
C1 noun /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

réfutation
Meaning
a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another
Example
Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.
Sa réfutation était claire et convaincante.
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

regrettable
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
Elle lui offrit un sourire regrettable alors qu'elle s'éloignait.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

timide
Meaning
Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.
Example
She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.
C'est une femme calme et timide qui évite l'attention.
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

régénérer
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
Le lézard peut régénérer sa queue perdue.
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

résonance
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
Son discours avait une profonde résonance avec le public.
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

résonner
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
Ses mots ont résonné avec le public.
C1 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

registreur
Meaning
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
Example
The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.
Le registraire supervise toutes les tâches administratives.
C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

répertoire
Meaning
A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
Example
The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.
Le répertoire de l'acteur comprend à la fois la comédie et le drame.
C1 verb /riːl/

reel

trébucher / enrouler
Meaning
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
Example
He reeled backward after being punched.
Il a trébuché en arrière après avoir été frappé.
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

curcuma frais
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
Râpez du curcuma frais dans le curry pour une saveur authentique.
C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

enragé
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
Il était un fan enragé de l'équipe de football.
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

excitant
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
Le conférencier a prononcé un discours excitant qui a ému le public.
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 /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

réinstaller
Meaning
to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place
Example
The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.
Le préposé a dû réinstaller les invités après l'interruption.
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

estrade
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
Le politicien a fait un discours depuis l'estrade.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

recast
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
Le réalisateur a décidé de recaster le rôle avec un acteur plus jeune.
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.
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 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 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

spécifique à la région
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
Les impacts du changement climatique sont spécifiques à la région.
C1 noun /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

Recurrence

récurrence
Meaning
the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again
Example
The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms.
Le médecin était préoccupé par la récurrence des symptômes du patient.
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.
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.
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.
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

réorganisation
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
L'entreprise a subi une réorganisation pour améliorer son efficacité.
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

résidus
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
Le processus de combustion ne laisse aucun résidu nocif.
C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

réajustement
Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
Après avoir déménagé dans une nouvelle ville, il a traversé une période de réajustement.
C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

réconcilier, harmoniser, faire la paix
Meaning
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.
Example
They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.
Ils ont essayé de réconcilier leurs différends par une communication ouverte.
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

réflexe
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
Le médecin a testé sa réponse réflexe en tapotant son genou.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

réservé
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
Sa réaction réservée a surpris tout le monde.
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

répondant
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
L'enquête a recueilli plus de 1000 répondants.
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

récessif
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
La couleur des yeux bleus est souvent un trait récessif.
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

répudier
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
Il a répudié l'affirmation qu'il était impliqué dans le scandale.
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 /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.
C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

tumulte; agitation; bruit
Meaning
a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion
Example
The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.
Les enfants ont causé un sacré bruit dans la cour de récréation.
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

fissure
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
Une fissure s'est développée entre les deux amis après la dispute.
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 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 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 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 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

rénover
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
L'entreprise a décidé de rénover son vieux bureau.
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

raconter
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
Elle a raconté ses aventures pendant le voyage d'été.
C1 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

révolté; désobéissant; qui défie l'autorité;
Meaning
defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;
Example
The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.
L'adolescent rebelle a refusé de suivre les règles de ses parents.
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

liste
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
Le gestionnaire a mis à jour la liste du personnel pour la semaine prochaine.
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

déranger, agacer
Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
Le vent a éparpillé ses cheveux.
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.
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

une personne ou une machine qui coupe et ramasse les récoltes
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
Le riper se déplaçait lentement à travers les champs dorés.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

reimburse

rembourser
Meaning
to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it
Example
The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.
L'entreprise lui a remboursé les frais de voyage.
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

repentance
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
Son véritable repentir a ému tout le monde dans la salle d'audience.
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

récitant
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
Le récitant a présenté le poème avec clarté et émotion.
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

planche à rouler
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
Elle a placé la pâte sur la planche à rouler.
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.
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

souvenir
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
Son souvenir de son enfance était vif.
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 /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

rigueur
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
L'entraînement a été effectué avec une grande rigueur.
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

référendum
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
Le gouvernement a organisé un référendum sur la nouvelle constitution.
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

distant
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
Le système a été éloigné vers un emplacement sécurisé.
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

rétrospective
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
Le musée a organisé une exposition rétrospective de l'œuvre de l'artiste.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

remords
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
Il ressentait un profond remords pour ses actions.
C1 noun /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

rudiments
Meaning
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
Example
He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.
Il a appris les rudiments de la musique avant de rejoindre le groupe.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

reconstituer
Meaning
to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble
Example
The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.
Le groupe a été reconstitué après le retour du leader.
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 /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.
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

bruire
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
Les feuilles bruissaient doucement dans la brise du soir.
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

vaurien; personne violente;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
Le vaurien a menacé le commerçant pour de l'argent.
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.
C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

ressurgir
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
L'intérêt pour les métiers traditionnels a commencé à ressurgir.
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

récurrent
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
Elle souffre de maux de tête récurrents depuis des mois.
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

rigidement; de manière inflexible
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
Les règles sont rigidement appliquées dans cette institution.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

retoucher
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
Le photographe a retouché l'image pour enlever les imperfections.
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

renoncer
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
Elle a renoncé à sa citoyenneté pour s'installer définitivement à l'étranger.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

réintégrer
Meaning
To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
Example
The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.
L'entreprise a décidé de réintégrer l'employé suspendu.
C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

Meaning
A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.
Example
The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.
C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

vague
Meaning
a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence
Example
The stone created ripples across the calm pond.
La pierre a créé des vagues à la surface du lac calme.
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

rédemption
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
L'histoire met en avant le thème de la rédemption.
C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

rétablir
Meaning
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
Example
The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.
Le gouvernement a travaillé dur pour rétablir la paix dans la région.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

rugueux et irrégulier; avec une surface irrégulière; fort et robuste
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
Les randonneurs ont traversé le terrain accidenté de la montagne.
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

rempart
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
Les soldats se tenaient sur le rempart, observant l'ennemi approcher.
C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

ratification
Meaning
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
Example
The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.
Le traité nécessitait la ratification par les parlements des deux pays.
C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

réceptivité
Meaning
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
Example
Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.
Sa réceptivité aux nouvelles idées a contribué à améliorer le projet.