Vocabulary Cards
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A2 noun
Relationship
relation
Meaning
the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things
Example
They have a very close relationship.
B1 adjective
Relative
relatif
Meaning
considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative
Example
The cost of living is relative to your income level.
B1 adverb
Relatively
relativement
Meaning
in comparison to something else; quite; fairly
Example
The weather is relatively warm today.
A2 noun
Relatives
parents
Meaning
A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.
Example
Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.
A2 verb
relax
se détendre
Meaning
to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest
Example
After a long day, she likes to relax with a good book.
B1 adjective
relaxed
détendu
Meaning
free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable
Example
She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.
B1 verb
release
libérer
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
C1 verb
relegate
reléguer
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
C1 verb
relent
céder, devenir plus doux
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
C1 adjective
relentless
implacable
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
B2 noun
relevance
pertinence
Meaning
the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The relevance of the information was clear to everyone.
B2 noun
relevancy
pertinence
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
B1 adjective
Relevant
pertinent
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
B2 noun
reliability
fiabilité
Meaning
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example
Customers value the reliability of our service.
B1 adjective
reliable
fiable
Meaning
Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Example
Reliable systems ensure efficiency.
B2 noun
Reliance
dépendance
Meaning
the state of depending on something or someone for support or help
Example
His reliance on technology is concerning.
B2 adjective
reliant
dépendant
Meaning
depending on someone or something for support
Example
The country is too reliant on imported goods.
C1 noun
relic
relique
Meaning
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
Example
The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.
B1 noun
Relief
soulagement; confort; aide
Meaning
a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
Example
She felt great relief when the exam was over.
C1 noun
Relief Train
train de secours
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
B2 verb
relieve
soulager
Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
B2 adjective
relieved
soulagé
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
A2 noun
religion
religion
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
B1 adjective
Religious
religieux; dévot; spirituel; lié à la religion;
Meaning
relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;
Example
He comes from a very religious family.