French word

réflexion

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeflɛksjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounidea

Example

J'ai une réflexion à te proposer.

I have an idea I'd like to suggest to you.

Illustration for réflexion (idea)

Core concept

A thought turned over carefully until it takes shape.

Definition in French

Pensée ou idée née de l'action de réfléchir, souvent une observation ou une proposition sur un sujet.

Word origin

French réflexion is a learned borrowing from Latin reflexio, from reflectere, meaning "to turn back," later applied to mental consideration.

Usage tips

  • Réflexion is feminine, so the usual singular form is une réflexion, with the article and adjective agreeing in the feminine.

Other meanings

  • thoughtnoun

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