Also means
response
Usage Note
Réaction covers both a physical/chemical reaction and an emotional or political response. The phrase en réaction à means 'in response to'. The verb réagir (to react) and adjective réactif (reactive) share the same stem, making them easy to learn together.
Examples
"Sa réaction m'a surpris."
Natural Translation
His reaction surprised me.

Free starter pack
Building your French vocabulary?
Get the 100 most common French words as a free PDF — one email, no spam.
Related Words
Explore French by topic