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/ʁe.flɛk.sjɔ̃/

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Translation

reflection; thought, consideration

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Word origin

From Latin reflexio ('a bending back'), from reflectere, made of re- ('back') and flectere ('to bend'). English 'reflection' comes from the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
reflexio
English cognates
reflection, reflect, flexible

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralréflexions

Examples

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After some thought, I decided to turn down that offer.

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This question deserves a lot of thought.

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He made an unpleasant remark about my work.

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The reflection of the light on the water was magnificent.

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Give me a little time to think before I answer.

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