Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun, verb
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.
B2 noun
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.
B2 verb
retain
retenir
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
B2 noun
retention
rétention
Meaning
The continued possession, use, or control of something
Example
The retention of information is essential for academic success.
B2 verb
retreat
se retirer
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
B2 verb
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.
B2 verb
reunite
réunir
Meaning
to bring together again after separation
Example
The family was reunited after many years.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
Revenge
vengeance
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
B2 noun
revenue
revenus
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
B2 verb
reverse
inverser
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
B2 verb
revert
revenir
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
B2 noun
Revival
renaissance
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
B2 verb
revive
réanimer
Meaning
To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
Example
The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.
B2 verb
revolt
se révolter
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
B2 noun
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.
B2 adjective
revolutionary
révolutionnaire
Meaning
Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Example
Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.
B2 noun
revolutions
révolutions
Meaning
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
Example
Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
Rib
côte
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
B2 noun
ribbon
ruban
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
B2 noun
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.
B2 adjective
ridden
envahi
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
B2 noun
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.