Vocabulary Cards A2
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A2 noun
race
course
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
A2 noun
Railway
chemin de fer
Meaning
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
Example
The railway connects major cities across the country.
A2 adjective
Rainy
pluvieux
Meaning
characterized by rain; wet from rain; having much rain
Example
It was a rainy day, so we stayed indoors.
A2 verb
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.
A2 noun
range
portée
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
A2 adjective
Rare
rare
Meaning
not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Example
It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.
A2 adverb
rarely
rarement
Meaning
not often, infrequently
Example
She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.
A2 noun
Rat
rat
Meaning
a large long-tailed rodent that is typically considered a pest
Example
The rat scurried across the kitchen floor.
A2 noun
rate
taux
Meaning
the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens
Example
The rate of inflation is increasing every year.
A2 adverb
Rather
plutôt; au lieu de;
Meaning
to some extent; instead; preferably
Example
I would rather stay home than go to the party.
A2 preposition
re
concernant
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
A2 verb
reach
atteindre
Meaning
to arrive at a destination; to extend one's arm to touch something
Example
We will reach the station in ten minutes.
A2 noun
reader
lecteur
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
A2 noun
reading
lecture
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
A2 adjective
Real
réel; authentique; véritable; pas faux
Meaning
actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake
Example
This is a real diamond, not a fake one.
A2 verb
realize
réaliser
Meaning
to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real
Example
I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.
A2 noun, verb
reason
raison, motif
Meaning
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.
Example
There is no reason to be upset.
A2 noun
reasons
raisons
Meaning
Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.
Example
Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.
A2 verb
receive
recevoir
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
A2 adjective
Recent
récent; nouveau; actuel;
Meaning
happening not long ago; new; current;
Example
The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.
A2 adverb
Recently
récemment
Meaning
in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I recently moved to a new apartment.
A2 noun
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.
A2 verb
recognize
reconnaître, accepter
Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
A2 verb
recommend
recommander
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.