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réflexion

reflection

noun reh-flek-SYON Rare

Also means

remark

Usage Note

Réflexion covers both a physical reflection (light, image in a mirror) and the mental act of thinking something over. Après réflexion ('after reflection/thought') is a very common phrase. When it means an off-hand comment or remark made to someone, it can carry a slightly critical tone: il m'a fait une réflexion ('he made a remark to me').

Examples

"Il a besoin de temps pour la réflexion."

Natural Translation

He needs time for reflection.

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