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    Réflexion (en. Reflection)

    /ʁef.lɛk.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of considering or reflecting on something.
    His reflection on the subject led to new ideas.
    Sa réflexion sur le sujet a conduit à de nouvelles idées.
    Image or light that is sent back from a surface.
    The reflection of the moon on the water was beautiful.
    La réflexion de la lune sur l’eau était magnifique.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'reflectio', derived from 'reflectere' which means 'to send back.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    personal reflection
    introspective thought about oneself.
    réflexion personnelle
    to put into reflection
    to invite someone to think about something in depth.
    mettre en ré́flexion
    deep reflection
    thought that goes beyond superficial ideas.
    réflexion profonde

    Related Words

    reflect
    to act in a way that thinks about or considers something.
    réfléchir
    thought
    mental process of reflection and analysis.
    pensée
    cognition
    process of acquiring knowledge.
    cognition

    Slang Meanings

    Quick reflection on a problem or situation.
    I had a brief thought on how to solve this problem.
    J'ai eu une petite réflexion sur la façon de résoudre ce problème.
    Informal critique or judgment on an idea or situation.
    His reflection on politics was quite sharp.
    Sa réflexion sur la politique était assez acerbe.