French word

réfléchi

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁefleʃi/

Meaning

  • adjectivethoughtful

Example

Il est très réfléchi.

He is very thoughtful.

Illustration for réfléchi (thoughtful)

More examples

Le plan était réfléchi.

The plan was well thought out.

Core concept

A person or choice that pauses, weighs the consequences, and avoids a quick impulse.

Common phrases

  • un plan réfléchi

    a well-thought-out plan

  • argument réfléchi

    a well-considered argument

Similar words

prudent: Careful to avoid danger, loss, or unnecessary risk.
posé: Calm and unhurried when dealing with situations.
calme: Free from anxiety or excitement and quietly composed.
raisonnable: Sensible, appropriate, and not excessive in judgment or action.

Definition in French

Décrit une personne ou une décision prise après mûre réflexion et marquée par la prudence.

Word origin

Réfléchi comes from the past participle of réfléchir, a French verb derived from Latin reflectere, "to bend back," with a metaphorical sense of considering carefully.

Usage tips

  • Réfléchi agrees in gender and number: un homme réfléchi, une femme réfléchie, des décisions réfléchies.

Other meanings

  • consideredadjective
  • cautiousadjective

Opposites

  • inconsidéréthoughtlessadjective
  • hâtifhastyadjective

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