What does réfléchi in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word réfléchi in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use réfléchi in French.

The word réfléchi in French means rational, well thought out, reflexive, think, think about, consider, reflect, reflect, be reflected, be reflected, having given it a lot of thought, having thought about it a lot, I've made my mind up, my mind is made up, carefully thought through, reflexive pronoun, all things considered, reflexive verb. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word réfléchi

rational

adjectif (personne : raisonnable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Mon frère est très réfléchi : il n'agit qu'après avoir bien réfléchi à ce qu'il doit faire.
My brother is very rational: he only acts after having really thought about what he should do.

well thought out

adjectif (action, réflexion : pensé)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tout ce que ce professeur dit est réfléchi.
Everything that teacher says is well thought out.

reflexive

adjectif (Grammaire) (grammar)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
« Se » est un pronom personnel réfléchi.
"Oneself" is a reflexive personal pronoun.

think

verbe intransitif (penser longuement)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Elle réfléchit toujours avant de parler. Réfléchis bien avant de prendre ta décision.
She always thinks before speaking. Think carefully before making your decision.

think about

verbe transitif indirect (considérer)

Réfléchis à ce que je t'ai dit.
Think about what I told you.

consider

verbe transitif indirect (prendre conscience)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
As-tu réfléchi qu'il s'agit d'un homme marié ?
Did you consider that he's a married man?

reflect

verbe transitif (renvoyer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La glace réfléchit les rayons du soleil.
The ice reflects the sun's rays.

reflect

verbe transitif (faire apparaître [qch] sous forme d'image)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'eau du lac réfléchit les pêcheurs sur le bord.
The lake water reflects the fishermen on the banks.

be reflected

verbe pronominal (être renvoyé)

Les rayons du soleil se réfléchissent dans ce miroir.
The sun's rays are reflected in this mirror.

be reflected

verbe pronominal (apparaître sous forme d'image)

Les pêcheurs se réfléchissaient sur l'eau du lac.
The fishermen were reflected in the water of the lake.

having given it a lot of thought, having thought about it a lot

(après avoir bien pensé)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ayant mûrement réfléchi, j'ai décidé de ne pas déménager.

I've made my mind up, my mind is made up

(c'est bien décidé)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Rester, continuer, non je pars loin et pour longtemps, c'est tout réfléchi !

carefully thought through

locution adjectivale (décidé après longue réflexion)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

reflexive pronoun

nom masculin (pronom référant à soi-même)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

all things considered

locution adverbiale (après mûre réflexion)

reflexive verb

nom masculin (verbe pronominal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Avec un verbe réfléchi le sujet fait et subit l'action.

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