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reflection

UK
/rɪˈflɛkʃən/
US
/rɪˈflɛkʃən/

Translations

reflectionnoun
reflections
pl
UK
/rɪˈflɛkʃən/
US
/rɪˈflɛkʃən/
réflexionAu sens de retour d’une onde, d’une lumière ou d’un son.
Reflection of sound from the walls can cause an echo in the hall.
La réflexion du son sur les murs peut provoquer un écho dans la salle.
refletAu sens de signe, manifestation ou image révélatrice d’une situation ou d’une qualité.
The low voter turnout is a reflection of public disenchantment with politics.
La faible participation électorale est le reflet du désenchantement du public à l’égard de la politique.
réflexionAu sens de pensée attentive, d’examen ou de méditation.
After much reflection, she decided to accept the job offer.
Après beaucoup de réflexion, elle a décidé d’accepter l’offre d’emploi.
refletAu sens d’image perçue dans un miroir ou une surface brillante.
She checked her reflection in the mirror before leaving the house.
Elle a vérifié son reflet dans le miroir avant de quitter la maison.
Additional translations
réflexionEn géométrie et en mathématiques.
réflexionAu sens de pensée ou de remarque issue d’une méditation.
Synonyms
rumination
consideration
contemplation
meditation
introspection
deliberation
image
mirror image
representation
thought
reflectionadjective
UK
/rɪˈflɛk.ʃən/
US
/rɪˈflɛk.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to reflected light, sound, etc. (e.g., "reflection symmetry", "reflection coefficient").
de réflexionUsage technique et scientifique.
Scientists measured the reflection intensity with a reflection sensor.
Les scientifiques ont mesuré l’intensité de réflexion avec un capteur de réflexion.

Definitions

reflectionnoun
The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.
Reflection of sound from the walls can cause an echo in the hall.
An image seen in a mirror or shiny surface.
She checked her reflection in the mirror before leaving the house.
A thought, idea, or opinion formed or a remark made as a result of meditation.
His reflection on the day's events led to a new understanding of the situation.
Careful thought about something, sometimes over a long period of time.
After much reflection, she decided to accept the job offer.
A mathematical transformation that produces a mirror image of a figure across a line, plane, or point.
A reflection across the y-axis maps (x, y) to (−x, y).
Something that reveals, represents, or is a sign of a particular situation, quality, or attitude.
The low voter turnout is a reflection of public disenchantment with politics.
reflectionadjective
Relating to or resulting from the phenomenon of reflection.
Scientists measured the reflection intensity with a reflection sensor.
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