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    Reflet (en. Reflection)

    /ʁə.fle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The reflected image of an object on a surface like water or a mirror.
    The reflection of the trees in the lake is beautiful.
    Le reflet des arbres dans le lac est magnifique.
    An indication or a symbol of something.
    His actions are a reflection of his values.
    Ses actions sont le reflet de ses valeurs.
    A resonance or manifestation of an idea.
    This book is a reflection of contemporary society.
    Ce livre est un reflet de la société contemporaine.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'refléter' which comes from the Latin 'reflectere' meaning 'to send back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reflection of oneself
    Expression used to talk about the image one gives to others.
    reflet de soi
    reflection of society
    Indicates how something represents society as a whole.
    reflet de la société
    without reflection
    Expression meaning without echo or without image.
    sans reflet

    Related Words

    refléter
    Verb meaning to send back an image.
    refléter
    réflexion
    Action of reflecting or reflected image.
    réflexion
    mirror
    Object that sends back an image.
    miroir

    Slang Meanings

    To have a poor self-image.
    She has a very distorted reflection of herself.
    Elle a un reflet très déformé d'elle-même.
    To be mistaken about one's public image.
    His behavior was a false reflection of his personality.
    Son comportement était un reflet faux de sa personnalité.