Réflexions (en. Reflections)

/ʁef.lɛk.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Considerations or thoughts on a given subject.

His reflections on life helped him a lot.

Ses réflexions sur la vie l'ont beaucoup aidé.

Mirror of a person's thoughts.

The author's reflections are profound.

Les réflexions de l'auteur sont profondes.

Process of thinking about something in depth.

After long reflections, he decided to change careers.

Après de longues réflexions, il a décidé de changer de carrière.

From Latin 'reflexio', which means 'the act of reflecting'.

to have reflections

To make thoughts or considerations about something.

avoir des réflexions

reflections aloud

To express one’s thoughts aloud.

réflexions à voix haute

to make reflections

To provoke a thought or opinion on a subject.

faire des réflexions

reflect

Pondering or considering something carefully.

réfléchir

reflection

The process of reflection or thought itself.

réflexion

analysis

Detailed examination of a subject or phenomenon.

analyse

Overthinking a situation

Don’t overthink it; it's going to drive you crazy.

Ne fais pas trop de réflexions là-dessus, ça va te rendre fou.

To have doubts

I have reflections on what you said.

J'ai des réflexions sur ce que tu as dit.