Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 verb
recure
soigner à nouveau
Meaning
to cure again; to remedy a second time
Example
The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.
C2 noun
recusant
réfractaire
Meaning
a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules
Example
The recusant opposed the new law.
C2 noun
Red oleander
laurier rose
Meaning
a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
Example
The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.
C2 noun
redolence
parfum
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
C2 adjective
redolent
odorant
Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
C2 adjective
redoubtable
redoutable
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
C2 verb
redound
contribuer
Meaning
to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial
Example
His hard work will redound to the success of the company.
C2 adjective
reducible
réductible
Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
C2 noun
refection
repas / alimentation
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
C2 noun
refectory
réfectoire
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
C2 adjective
referable
référable
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
C2 adjective
reflectible
réfléchissable
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
C2 adjective
reflexible
réfléchissable
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
C2 verb
refract
réfracter
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
C2 noun
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.
C2 noun
refractor
réfracteur
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
C2 adjective
refractory
réfractaire
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
C2 adjective
refragable
réfutable
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
C2 noun
refringency
réfringence
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
C2 adjective
refringent
réfringent
Meaning
Capable of refracting light or other waves.
Example
The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.
C2 adjective
refulgent
resplendissant
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
C2 adjective
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.
C2 verb
regale
régaler
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
C2 noun
regatta
régate
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.