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réaction

reaction

noun ray-ahk-SYOHN Less Common

Also means

response

Usage Note

Réaction covers both a physical/chemical reaction and an emotional or political response. The phrase en réaction à means 'in response to'. The verb réagir (to react) and adjective réactif (reactive) share the same stem, making them easy to learn together.

Examples

"Sa réaction m'a surpris."

Natural Translation

His reaction surprised me.

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