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    Réfléchissant (en. Reflective)

    /ʁefleʃi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That reflects light.
    Reflective clothing is essential for being visible at night.
    Les vêtements réfléchissants sont essentiels pour être visible la nuit.
    That provokes mental reflection.
    This is a reflective book that encourages meditation.
    C'est un livre réfléchissant qui pousse à la méditation.
    That helps to enhance self-awareness.
    Reflective exercises help one better understand oneself.
    Les exercices réfléchissants permettent de mieux se connaître.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'reflect', from Latin 'reflexus', which means to send back.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    personal reflection
    Process of thinking about oneself and one’s actions.
    réflexion personnelle
    reflective thought
    In-depth reflection on a subject.
    pensée réfléchissante
    light reflector
    An object that reflects light, often used for security devices.
    réflecteur de lumière

    Related Words

    reflection
    Mental process of reflecting on a subject.
    réflexion
    reflect
    To think carefully or consider something.
    réfléchir
    reflection
    Image reflected by a reflective surface.
    reflet

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who has thought deeply about a subject.
    She is very reflective about modern life.
    Elle est très réfléchissante sur la vie moderne.
    A clever idea or concept.
    This method is really reflective; I hadn’t thought of it.
    Cette méthode est vraiment réfléchissante, je n'y avais pas pensé.