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    Réfléchi (en. Thoughtful)

    /ʁe.fle.ʃi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has been well thought out and considered.
    His response was very thoughtful.
    Sa réponse était très réfléchie.
    That demonstrates the ability to think deeply.
    She always has thoughtful ideas.
    Elle a toujours des idées réfléchies.
    Characterized by caution in judgment.
    He is known for his thoughtful decisions.
    Il est connu pour ses décisions réfléchies.

    Etymology

    From the verb reflect, from the Latin 'reflectere' meaning 'to bend back' or 'to send back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a reflective mind
    A deep and thoughtful consideration.
    un esprit réfléchi
    considered reflection
    A careful and attentive analysis of a situation.
    réflexion réfléchie
    to act thoughtfully
    To act after thoroughly considering the consequences.
    agir de manière réfléchie

    Related Words

    reflection
    The act of reflecting or thinking.
    réflexion
    reflecting
    That produces a reflection.
    réfléchissant
    reflexive
    That refers back to itself.
    réflexif

    Slang Meanings

    To think too long before acting.
    He is too reflective, sometimes he should just go for it.
    Il est trop réfléchi, parfois il devrait juste foncer.
    A way of saying that a person is too cautious.
    Stop being so thoughtful and live a little more dangerously.
    Arrête d'être si réfléchi et vis un peu plus dangereusement.