reflex in French
reflex in French is réflexe, continuateur — reflex means an automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus, happening without conscious thought.
reflex in French
réflexe
An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing.
continuateur
(linguistics) The descendant of an earlier language element, such as a word or phoneme, in a daughter language.
What does "reflex" mean?
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noun An automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus, happening without conscious thought.
"The doctor tapped his knee to test his reflexes."
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adj Happening automatically, without deliberate thought.
"Her reflex action was to duck when the ball flew at her."
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reflex in a sentence
- The doctor tapped his knee to test his reflexes.
- Blinking is a natural reflex when something comes near your eyes.
- Her reflex action was to duck when the ball flew at her.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "reflex" in French?
"reflex" in French is réflexe, continuateur. reflex means: An automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus, happening without conscious thought.
How do you use "reflex" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor tapped his knee to test his reflexes." In French, "reflex" is réflexe, continuateur.
Are there other ways to say "reflex" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "reflex": réflexe, continuateur.
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