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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.
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.
C2 adjective
refulgent
resplendissant
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
C1 verb
refurbish
rénover
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
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.
B1 noun
Refuse
déchets; rejet
Meaning
waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something
Example
Please put the refuse in the designated bins.
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.
C1 noun
refutation
réfutation
Meaning
The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
Example
Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.
C1 verb
refute
réfuter
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
B2 verb
regain
récupérer
Meaning
to get back something that was lost; to recover
Example
He regains his strength after the illness.
C1 adjective
regal
royal
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
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.
B1 verb
regard
considérer
Meaning
to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at
Example
She regards him as her best friend.
B1 preposition
regarding
concernant
Meaning
concerning or relating to
Example
The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.
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.
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.
C1 verb
regenerate
régénérer
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
C1 noun
regeneration
régénération
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
C1 adjective
regenerative
régénératif
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
C1 noun
regenerative farming
agriculture régénérative
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
C2 noun
regent
régent
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
C2 noun
regicide
régicide
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.