What is 'refléter' called in English?

'refléter' in English is called "Reflect". Reflect refers to: Renvoyer la lumière, la chaleur ou le son d'une surface sans l'absorber.

How do you pronounce 'Reflect' and 'refléter'?

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What is an example sentence for Reflect in French?

English: "The still water reflected the clear blue sky." | French: "L'eau calme reflétait le ciel bleu clair."

verb

English to French Dictionary

reflect Meaning in French (reflect signification en français)

refléter, réfléchir

Synonymes:renvoyerpenserindiquer

refléter in English:reflect

Phonetic:ʁəfleˈte

Plural: reflects

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de reflect en français est refléter, réfléchir. (Renvoyer la lumière, la chaleur ou le son d'une surface sans l'absorber.)

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Definitions of Reflect

1
verb
refléter
To throw back light, heat, or sound from a surface without absorbing it.
Renvoyer la lumière, la chaleur ou le son d'une surface sans l'absorber.
2
verb
réfléchir
To think deeply or carefully about something.
Penser profondément ou attentivement à quelque chose.
3
verb
refléter
To show or be an indication of something.
Montrer ou indiquer quelque chose.

Example Sentences

casual

“The still water reflected the clear blue sky.”

L'eau calme reflétait le ciel bleu clair.

casual

“She took time to reflect on her decision.”

Elle a pris le temps de réfléchir à sa décision.

casual

“His actions reflect poorly on his character.”

Ses actions reflètent mal son caractère.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

renvoyerpenserindiquer

In English:

mirror echo bounce

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

absorberignorer

In English:

absorbtake in

Inflected Word Forms

past tensereflected

present participlereflecting

nounreflection

adjectivereflective

adverbreflectively

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

reflect onphrasal_verb

To think carefully about something.

reflect well onexpression

To create a good impression or show good qualities.

reflect badly onexpression

To create a bad impression or show poor qualities.