reflection

rɪˈflɛkʃən
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Translation of reflection into French

Noun

1.

thinking

careful thought or consideration about something
  • After much reflection, he decided to change careers.Après mûre réflexion, il a décidé de changer de carrière.
2.

optics

image seen in mirror or reflective surface
  • She admired her reflection in the mirror.Elle admirait son reflet dans le miroir.
3.

physics

TECH.
return of light or sound waves from a surface
TECH.
  • The reflection of light from the mirror was blinding..La réflexion de la lumière sur le miroir était aveuglante.
4.

psychology

representation of a condition or trait
  • His actions are a reflection of his upbringing.Ses actions sont un reflet de son éducation.
5.

mathematics

TECH.
transformation reversing the direction of an axis
TECH.
  • The graph showed a reflection across the x-axis.Le graphique montrait une réflexion par rapport à l'axe des abscisses.
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Expressions with reflection: examples in English and translations in French

à bien y réfléchir
après réflexion
On reflection, I think we should cancel the meeting.
pâle copie
pâle reflet
This movie is just a pale reflection of the original.
introspection
He engaged in self-reflection to improve his behavior.
après réflexion
après mûre réflexion
On further reflection, I decided not to go.
mauvaise image
His rude behavior is a poor reflection on his upbringing.
triste réflexion
Her sad reflection on the past made her cry.

Images of reflection

  • reflection: image seen in mirror or reflective surface
    (optics) reflet
  • reflection: return of light or sound waves from a surface
    (physics) réflexion
  • reflection: transformation reversing the direction of an axis
    (mathematics) réflexion

Synonyms and analogies of reflection in English

Examples of reflection in a sentence

  • Reflection led him to a new understanding of the problem.
  • He checked his reflection in the car window.
  • The lake was so still, her reflection was clear.
  • The reflection off the water created a beautiful scene.
  • The reflection of sound in the cave was eerie.
  • Her smile was a reflection of her joy.

Translations of "reflection" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
réflexionnf.

The echoed silence after her words signaled a need for reflection.

Le silence pesant qui suivit ses paroles signalait un besoin de réflexion.

refletnm.

She saw her reflection making a face and burst out laughing.

Elle a vu son reflet faire une grimace et a éclaté de rire.

imagenf.

In the metal spoon, her mirrored reflection appeared warped and funny.

Sur la cuillère en métal, son image miroir apparaissait déformée et amusante.

réflectionnf.

Blurred reflection was used on the ground and on the tables.

De la réflection floue a été utilisée sur le sol et les tables.

miroirnm.

In the metal spoon, her mirrored reflection appeared warped and funny.

Sur la cuillère en métal, son image miroir apparaissait déformée et amusante.

penséenf.

Wikis are a very pure reflection of a digital text.

Le wiki est une pensée très pure d'un texte numérique.

méditationnf.

An altarpiece often serves as the focal point for worship and reflection.

Un retable sert souvent de point focal pour la prière et la méditation.

réverbérationnf.

The blinding reflection off the water made it almost impossible to fish.

La réverbération aveuglante sur l'eau rendait la pêche presque impossible.

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Other translations for reflection:

  • recueillementnm.
  • réfléchissementnm.
  • réflexiviténf.
  • retournm.
  • considérationnf.
  • image réfléchien.
  • répercussionnf.
  • renvoinm.
  • cogitationnf.

reflection: Examples and translations in context

Her faith is grounded in years of personal reflection and study.

Sa foi est enracinée dans des années de réflexion personnelle et d'étude.

A peaceful atmosphere acts as a breeding ground for meditation and reflection.

Une atmosphère paisible agit comme un catalyseur pour la méditation et la réflexion.

The sudden halt in conversation indicated a shared moment of reflection.

Le silence soudain dans la conversation indiquait un moment de réflexion partagé.

The golden silence of the night offered a rare chance for reflection.

Le calme bienfaisant de la nuit offrait une rare occasion de réflexion.

She plans to carve out some time each week for personal reflection.

Elle prévoit de prendre du temps chaque semaine pour la réflexion personnelle.

Beneath the story's surface simplicity lies a very serious political reflection.

Sous la naïveté apparente de ce récit se cache une réflexion politique très sérieuse.

After years of reflection, he finally decided to take the cloth.

Après des années de réflexion, il a finalement décidé de prendre l'habit.

Her heartbreaking letter rocked him into a state of deep reflection.

Sa lettre déchirante l'a plongé dans un état de profonde réflexion.

See also:

self-reflectionaccurate reflectiontotal internal reflectionon reflection
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