reflected

• Qualifie ce qui a été renvoyé en arrière, comme la lumière, le son ou une image, ou une qualité qui se manifeste ou se reflète.

Describes something that has been thrown back, such as light, sound, or an image, or a quality that is shown or mirrored.

1. Thrown back (light, sound, heat)B1formal

   Describes light, sound, or heat that is sent back from a surface.

   Réfléchi (renvoyé par une surface)

   • The reflected light from the mirror illuminated the dark room.
   • The reflected sound created an echo in the canyon.
   • The reflected heat from the pavement made the day feel hotter.

   Synonymesmirrored

2. Shown as an imageA2formal

   Describes an image that is seen in a mirror, water, or other reflective surface.

   reflété (image)

   • Her reflected face stared back at her from the calm lake.
   • The reflected image of the mountains was perfectly clear in the water.
   • He saw his reflected silhouette in the shop window.

   Synonymesmirrored

3. Demonstrated or shownB2formal

   Used to describe a quality, feeling, or attitude that is clearly shown or demonstrated.

   reflété (sens : manifesté, montré)

   • Her hard work is reflected in her excellent grades.
   • The company's values are reflected in its customer service.
   • His calm demeanor reflected his inner confidence.

   Synonymesapparentdemonstratedevident

   Antonymesconcealedhiddenmaskedsuppressedundisclosed

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réfléchir profondément ou attentivement à quelque chose, ou le fait de renvoyer la lumière, la chaleur ou le son.

A verb used to indicate the act of thinking deeply or carefully about something, or of throwing back light, heat, or sound.

1. Throw back light or soundB1formal

   To send back light, heat, or sound from a surface.

   Réfléchir (la lumière ou le son)

   • The mirror reflects light into the room.
   • The lake reflected the mountains perfectly.
   • Sound waves reflect off hard surfaces.

   Synonymesechomirrorreturnreverberatethrow back

   Antonymesabsorb

2. Show or be a sign ofB2formal

   To be a sign or indication of a particular situation or quality.

   Montrer ou être le signe de

   • His calm attitude reflects his confidence.
   • The sales figures reflect the company's success.
   • Her choice of words reflects her education.

   Synonymesbespeakbetraydemonstratedenotedisplayevinceindicatemanifestmirrorregisterrevealshow

   Antonymesconcealdisguisehidemask

3. Think deeplyB2formal

   To think carefully and deeply about something.

   réfléchir profondément

   • She reflected on her childhood memories.
   • He reflected for a moment before answering.
   • We need time to reflect on the proposal.

   Synonymescogitatecontemplatedeliberatemeditatemuseponderruminatethink