Vocabulary Cards
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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.
C1 verb
redress
réparer
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
A2 verb
reduce
réduire
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
B1 verb
reduced
réduire
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
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.
B1 noun
reduction
réduction
Meaning
The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.
C1 noun
Redundance
redondance
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
C1 noun
redundancy
redondance, excès
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
C1 adjective
redundant
superflu
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
C1 noun
Reek
sentir mauvais; dégager une forte impression de quelque chose de désagréable ou indésirable
Meaning
to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable
Example
The garbage can reeks of rotten food.
C1 verb
reel
trébucher / enrouler
Meaning
to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel
Example
He reeled backward after being punched.
C1 verb
reestablish
rétablir
Meaning
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
Example
The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.
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.
B1 verb
refer
référer
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
C2 adjective
referable
référable
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
B2 noun
referee
arbitre
Meaning
a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed
Example
The referee stopped the game after a foul.
B1 noun
Reference
référence
Meaning
the action of mentioning or alluding to something; a source of information
Example
Please provide references to support your research claims.
C1 noun
referendum
référendum
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
C1 noun
referrer
référent
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
B2 verb
refine
affiner
Meaning
to improve by making small changes; to purify
Example
The chef refines the recipe to perfection.