noun🔗ShareRéflexeAn automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing."The doctor tested my knee reflex by tapping it with a small hammer, causing my leg to kick out without me thinking about it. "Le médecin a testé mon réflexe rotulien en tapotant avec un petit marteau, ce qui a fait que ma jambe s'est tendue sans que j'y pense.physiologymedicinebiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRéflexe, refletThe descendant of an earlier language element, such as a word or phoneme, in a daughter language."The word "mother" in Spanish is a reflex of the Latin word "mater." "Le mot « mother » en espagnol est un reflet du mot latin « mater ».languagelinguisticsphoneticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRéminiscence, héritageThe descendant of anything from an earlier time, such as a cultural myth."The tradition of giving engagement rings is a reflex of ancient customs involving property and dowries. "La tradition d'offrir des bagues de fiançailles est une réminiscence des coutumes anciennes impliquant la propriété et les dots.mythologyculturehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRéflexion, refletReflection or an image produced by reflection. The light reflected from an illuminated surface to one in shade."The polished surface of the desk reflected the sunlight as a bright reflex. "La surface polie du bureau renvoyait la lumière du soleil comme un reflet brillant.physicsartappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFléchir, se replier, réfléchirTo bend, turn back or reflect."The student reflexed his gaze back to the teacher, confused by the question. "L'élève a reporté son regard vers le professeur, perplexe devant la question.physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéagir, refléterTo respond to a stimulus."The student reflexively raised their hand when the teacher asked a question. "L'élève a réagi instinctivement en levant la main lorsque le professeur a posé une question.physiologybiologymedicineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRefléchi, retournéBent, turned back or reflected."The reflex angle of the roof allowed more sunlight into the attic. "L'angle réfléchi du toit laissait entrer plus de lumière du soleil dans le grenier.physicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRéflexe, automatiqueProduced automatically by a stimulus."The student's quick, reflex response to the question surprised the teacher. "La réponse rapide et réflexe de l'élève à la question a surpris le professeur.physiologymedicinebiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRentrant(of an angle) Having greater than 180 degrees but less than 360 degrees."The obtuse angle formed by the hands of the clock at 2:30 pm is a reflex angle. "L'angle rentrant formé par les aiguilles de l'horloge à 14h30 est un angle rentrant.mathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRéfléchiIlluminated by light reflected from another part of the same picture."The painting's highlights were reflexed, illuminated by light reflecting off the figure's arm. "Les reflets du tableau étaient réfléchis, illuminés par la lumière se réfléchissant sur le bras de la figure.artappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading