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C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

postérieur; fesses; bas du dos
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
Le cheval s'est blessé le postérieur pendant la chute.
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.
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.
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.
A1 adjective /red/

Red

rouge
Meaning
having the color of blood or fire; of the color red
Example
She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
Elle portait une belle robe rouge à la fête.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

relatif
Meaning
considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative
Example
The cost of living is relative to your income level.
Le coût de la vie est relatif à votre niveau de revenu.
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.
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.
C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

avidité
Meaning
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
Example
The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.
Le propriétaire avide a augmenté le loyer sans raison.
C2 verb /rɪˈsɪnd/

rescind

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

routine

routine, habitude, séquence fixe
Meaning
A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.
Example
A well-structured routine improves productivity.
Une routine bien structurée améliore la productivité.
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.
A2 verb /rɪˈtɜːrn/

return

retourner
Meaning
to come or go back to a place; to give back
Example
I will return home tomorrow.
Je reviendrai à la maison demain.
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.
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

réduire les dépenses, licencier des employés
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
L'entreprise a dû licencier des employés à cause de difficultés financières.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

reprise
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
L'acteur a repris son rôle dans la suite.
B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

réaliste
Meaning
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
Example
She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.
Elle a donné une estimation réaliste du coût du projet.
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.
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 /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.
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

rechute
Meaning
to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
Example
After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.
Après des mois de progrès, il a subi une rechute.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

rémission
Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
Le cancer du patient est en rémission après le traitement.
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

ramboutan
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
Le rambutan a l'air effrayant avec sa peau poilue, mais il a un goût très sucré à l'intérieur.
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

récupération
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
Elle se remet encore de la grippe.
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.
A2 verb /rɪˈlæks/

relax

se détendre
Meaning
to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest
Example
After a long day, she likes to relax with a good book.
Après une longue journée, elle aime se détendre avec un bon livre.
A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

recyclage
Meaning
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.
Example
Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.
Le recyclage du plastique aide à réduire les déchets.
A2 noun /ˈroʊbɒt/

robot

robot
Meaning
a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
Example
The factory uses robots to assemble cars efficiently.
L'usine utilise des robots pour assembler les voitures de manière efficace.
A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

rarement
Meaning
not often, infrequently
Example
She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.
Elle mange rarement des bonbons à cause de son régime.
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.
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

bâtiment circulaire
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
Les touristes se sont réunis à l'intérieur de la grande rotonde du capitole.
A2 preposition /riː/

re

concernant
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
La lettre a été envoyée concernant votre récente candidature.
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

renforcement
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
Le renforcement positif aide à l'apprentissage.
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 /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.
A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

recette
Meaning
a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required
Example
I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.
J'ai trouvé une excellente recette pour un gâteau au chocolat.
A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

rude; impoli; manqué de civilité; dur
Meaning
impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner
Example
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
C'était impoli de sa part d'interrompre la réunion.
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.
A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

frigo
Meaning
an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold
Example
Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
S'il vous plaît, mettez le lait dans le frigo pour qu'il reste frais.
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.
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

réduire
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
Nous devons réduire nos dépenses ce mois-ci.
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.
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

réjouir bruyamment
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
Les fans ont fait la fête dans les rues après la victoire.
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

réprimande
Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
Le professeur a réprimandé l'élève pour son retard.
C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

envoyer de l'argent / pardonner
Meaning
To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.
Example
He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.
Il a promis de remettre le paiement d'ici la fin de la semaine.
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.
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

réagir
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
Elle a réagi avec colère lorsqu'elle a entendu la nouvelle.
A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

se souvenir
Meaning
to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory
Example
I remember my first day at school.
Je me souviens de mon premier jour à l'école.
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

restes
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
Les restes du mur sont toujours visibles.
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.
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

engagement légal
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
Il a été libéré sous son propre engagement légal.
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 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

économe en ressources
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
L'agriculture économe en ressources conserve l'eau et l'énergie.
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

réprimander
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
L'enseignant a réprimandé l'élève pour son retard.
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

enregistrement
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
L'enregistrement de l'entretien était clair et fort.
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

agriculture régénérative
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
L'agriculture régénérative améliore la fertilité du sol et la biodiversité.
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 /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.
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

couché
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
Il a été trouvé allongé sur le canapé après une longue journée.
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

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

relish

apprécier / condiment
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
Elle a beaucoup apprécié l'occasion de voyager à l'étranger.
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

rude
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
Sa voix rude révélait des années de tabagisme.
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 adjective /rɪˈflek.sɪv/

Reflexive

réflexif; introspectif
Meaning
directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself
Example
She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback.
Elle est devenue plus réflexive sur son comportement après les retours.
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 /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.
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.
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

parler d'une voix rugueuse ou râper avec un bruit grossier
Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
Il a râpé un avertissement avant de s'effondrer.
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.
C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

légitime
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
Elle est la propriétaire légitime de la propriété.
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

réfutable
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
Sa théorie était réfutable car elle pouvait être testée expérimentalement.
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.
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 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

résister
Meaning
to oppose or fight against; to withstand
Example
He could not resist the temptation.
Il n'a pas pu résister à la tentation.
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.
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

réfugié
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
Le camp de réfugiés a fourni un abri temporaire pour des milliers de familles déplacées.
C1 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 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.
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.
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

exigence
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
Le travail a des exigences éducatives spécifiques.
C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

baie de rose
Meaning
a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor
Example
The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.
La baie de rose a un goût floral délicat qui me rappelle les roses.
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 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 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

recrudescence
Meaning
a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition
Example
Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.
Les responsables de la santé ont averti d'une recrudescence de la rougeole dans plusieurs districts.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

repas / alimentation
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
Les moines se sont réunis pour leur repas du soir.
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

compassion
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
Il n'a ressenti aucune compassion pour les personnes qu'il avait trahies.
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 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.
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

fouiller de manière désordonnée
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
Il a fouillé dans le tiroir pour ses clés.
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.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

vindicatif
Meaning
seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive
Example
He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.
Il est devenu vindicatif après avoir été trahi par son ami.
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

rayon
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
Un rayon de lumière du soleil a percé les nuages.
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

pertinent
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
Veuillez fournir uniquement des informations pertinentes pour cette discussion.
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

révocation
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
Le tribunal a ordonné la révocation de sa licence.
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

foule
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
Le politicien a rejeté les manifestants comme une simple foule.
C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

ruminer, réfléchir profondément
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)
Example
She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.
Elle s'est assise seule pour ruminer sa décision.
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

envahi
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
Le pays était envahi par la corruption.
C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

poutre
Meaning
One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.
Example
The old barn’s rafters were exposed.
Les poutres du vieux grenier étaient exposées.
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.
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.
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

garde forestier
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
Le garde forestier a guidé les touristes à travers le sentier forestier.
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

givre
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
Les arbres étaient recouverts de givre blanc après la nuit froide.
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

réformateur
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
Le réformateur social a consacré sa vie à améliorer l'éducation pour tous les enfants.
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

remodeler
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
Ils ont décidé de remodeler leur cuisine l'été dernier.
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

réservé
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
Elle était réservée à propos de sa vie personnelle.
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.
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

Rigidity

rigidité
Meaning
inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise
Example
The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.
La rigidité de l'ancien système a empêché toute innovation.
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 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.
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.
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

régularité
Meaning
the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern
Example
The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.
La régularité de sa routine d'exercice l'a aidé à rester en bonne santé.
A2 noun /ræt/

Rat

rat
Meaning
a large long-tailed rodent that is typically considered a pest
Example
The rat scurried across the kitchen floor.
Le rat a couru sur le sol de la cuisine.
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

arc-en-ciel
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Après la tempête, un magnifique arc-en-ciel est apparu dans le ciel.
C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

reliquaire
Meaning
a container for holy relics
Example
The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.
Le reliquaire ancien était décoré d'or et de pierres précieuses.
A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

rapport
Meaning
An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.
Example
The report highlights critical issues.
Le rapport met en évidence les problèmes critiques.
B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

récompense
Meaning
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
Example
He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.
Il a reçu une récompense pour avoir rendu le portefeuille perdu.
A2 noun /roʊl/

role

rôle
Meaning
a part or function of something
Example
Her role in the project was crucial.
Son rôle dans le projet était crucial.
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

rame
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
Le bureau a commandé dix rames de papier.
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.