English–French

“react” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeaʒiʁ/

Example

Je réagis mal au stress.

I react badly to stress.

Illustration for réagir (react)

How to say “react” in French

“React” in French is réagir.

A stimulus strikes a person like a stone striking still water, sending an observable response outward.

Full entry for réagir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with réagir

Il a réagi vite à la nouvelle.

He reacted quickly to the news.

Tips for using réagir

  • The usual construction is réagir à followed by the stimulus, as in réagir mal au stress.

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