reflexion

A noun referring to the phenomenon of a wave being thrown back from a surface, or a thought or image produced by such a process.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant le phénomène de renvoi d'une onde par une surface, ainsi qu'une pensée ou une image produite par ce processus.

1. Wave reflection B2 formal scientific

   The phenomenon of a propagating wave, such as light or sound, being thrown back from a surface.

   • The reflexion of light off the water created a dazzling effect.
   • Sound reflexion in a canyon can produce an echo.
   • The scientist studied the reflexion of radio waves.

   🇫🇷Réflexion (onde)

   Synonymes: echoreboundreflectionreverberation

2. Expression without words C1 formal

   A manifestation or representation of something without using verbal language.

   • Her smile was a reflexion of her inner joy.
   • The painting is a reflexion of the artist's emotions.
   • His silence was a reflexion of his deep thought.

   🇫🇷Expression sans mots

   Synonymes: expressionmanifestationreflection

3. Careful remark C1 formal

   A comment or statement that shows careful thought or consideration.

   • He made a reflexion on the importance of education.
   • Her reflexion on the matter was insightful.
   • The speaker offered a reflexion about the future of technology.

   🇫🇷remarque réfléchie

   Synonymes: commentobservationremarkstatementthought

4. Deep consideration B2 formal

   A calm, lengthy, and intent process of thinking.

   • After much reflexion, she decided to change her career.
   • He sat in quiet reflexion by the window.
   • The book encourages deep reflexion on life's meaning.

   🇫🇷réflexion approfondie

   Synonymes: cogitationcontemplationdeliberationmeditationmusingruminationthought

5. Reflective ability B2 formal scientific

   The ability of a surface to reflect beams or rays of light.

   • The mirror's reflexion was remarkably clear.
   • Polished metal has high reflexion for light.
   • The reflexion of the surface was measured in the lab.

   🇫🇷réflectivité

   Synonymes: reflectancereflectivity

6. Mirror image B1 formal

   A likeness in which left and right are reversed, as seen in a mirror.

   • He saw his own reflexion in the still water.
   • The reflexion in the mirror showed a reversed image.
   • She admired her reflexion in the glass.

   🇫🇷Image spéculaire

   Synonymes: imagemirror imagereflection

7. Reflected image B1 formal

   The image of something as reflected by a mirror or other reflective material.

   • The reflexion of the mountains in the lake was breathtaking.
   • He studied his reflexion in the polished table.
   • The reflexion of the sunset on the window was beautiful.

   🇫🇷Image réfléchie

   Synonymes: imagelikenessmirror imagereflection

• reflexions plural form
• reflexions' possessive plural form
• reflexion's possessive singular form