Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 verb
refine
affiner
Meaning
to improve by making small changes; to purify
Example
The chef refines the recipe to perfection.
B2 adjective
Refined
raffiné; purifié
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
B2 adjective
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun/verb
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 verb
refrain
s'abstenir
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
B2 verb
refresh
rafraîchir
Meaning
to make fresh again; to restore energy
Example
A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.
B2 adjective
Refreshing
rafraîchissant
Meaning
making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different
Example
The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.
B2 noun
Refreshment
rafraîchissement
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 verb
regain
récupérer
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
B2 adverb
regardless
indépendamment de
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
B2 noun
regime
régime
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
B2 adjective
Regrettable
regrettable; déplorable; malheureux
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
B2 noun
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.
B2 verb
regulate
réguler
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
regulations
règlementations
Meaning
Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Strict regulations ensure fair practices.
B2 noun
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.
B2 verb
reign
régner
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
B2 verb
reinforce
renforcer
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.