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reflect in French

reflect in French is refléter, réfléchir, se refléter — reflect means to bounce light, sound, or an image back off a surface.

reflect in French

refléter
verb
réfléchir
verb
réfléchir
verb
(transitive) To mirror, or show the image of something.
refléter
verb
(transitive) To mirror, or show the image of something.
se refléter
verb
(intransitive) To be mirrored.
refléter
verb
(transitive) To agree with; to closely follow.
s'accorder
verb
(transitive) To agree with; to closely follow.
suivre
verb
(transitive) To agree with; to closely follow.
refléter
verb
(transitive) To give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.
réfléchir
verb
(intransitive) To think seriously; to ponder or consider.

What does "reflect" mean?

  1. verb To bounce light, sound, or an image back off a surface.
    "The lake reflected the mountains perfectly at dawn."
  2. verb To think carefully or seriously about something.
    "She took a moment to reflect on the past year."
  3. verb To show or be evidence of a particular quality or condition.
    "The company's profits reflect its recent success."

reflect in a sentence

  • The lake reflected the mountains perfectly at dawn.
  • The mirror reflects everything in the room.
  • She took a moment to reflect on the past year.
  • The company's profits reflect its recent success.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "reflect" in French?

"reflect" in French is refléter, réfléchir, se refléter. reflect means: To bounce light, sound, or an image back off a surface.

How do you use "reflect" in a sentence?

Example: "The lake reflected the mountains perfectly at dawn." In French, "reflect" is refléter, réfléchir, se refléter.

Are there other ways to say "reflect" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "reflect": refléter, réfléchir, se refléter, s'accorder, suivre.

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