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    Réfléchit (en. Think)

    /ʁef.le.ʃit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To think, meditate on a subject.
    He reflects on his career before making a decision.
    Il réfléchit à sa carrière avant de prendre une décision.
    To focus on an idea or question.
    She thinks about the best way to approach the problem.
    Elle réfléchit à la meilleure façon d'aborder le problème.
    To consider the implications or consequences of an action.
    Before speaking, he carefully thinks about his words.
    Avant de parler, il réfléchit bien à ses mots.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'reflectere', which means 'to fold back, to turn back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    think twice
    To consider carefully before acting.
    réfléchir à deux fois
    think deeply
    To think seriously about a topic.
    réfléchir profondément
    think in silence
    To think without expressing one's ideas aloud.
    réfléchir en silence

    Related Words

    reflection
    The action of reflecting or the result of that action.
    réflexion
    reflecting
    Someone who thinks or reflects.
    réfléchissant
    reflector
    Device or person that reflects light or ideas.
    réfléchisseur

    Slang Meanings

    To overthink
    He is overthinking by reflecting for too long.
    Il se prend la tête à réfléchir trop longtemps.
    To ponder
    He is pondering his future.
    Il cogite sur son avenir.