react

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de répondre ou de se comporter d'une certaine manière à la suite de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of responding or behaving in a particular way as a result of something.

1. Respond to somethingA2formal

   To act or behave in a particular way as a result of something that happens.

   réagir

   • She reacted calmly to the bad news.
   • The audience reacted with applause to the performance.
   • He didn't know how to react to the unexpected question.

   Synonymesactanswerbehavereplyrespond

2. Chemical reactionB2formalscientific

   To undergo a chemical change when combined with another substance.

   Réaction chimique (réagir)

   • When sodium reacts with water, it produces hydrogen gas.
   • The acid reacted with the metal, causing corrosion.
   • Scientists observed how the two compounds react under heat.

3. React against somethingB1formal

   To show opposition or resistance to something.

   réagir contre

   • The workers reacted against the new policy by going on strike.
   • Teenagers often react against strict rules.
   • The public reacted strongly to the government's decision.

   Synonymesdefyfight backopposepush backrebelresistrevoltrise upwithstand

   Antonymesacceptembraceendorsesupport