No. 7,714 in French
réflexe
A reflex: an automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus.
In a sentence
Il a un bon réflexe pour attraper la balle.
He has a good reflex for catching the ball.
The word 'réflexe' is used to describe a physical and rapid movement in response to a stimulus, like catching a ball swiftly.
Son réflexe était de protéger ses yeux quand la lumière était trop vive.
His reflex was to shield his eyes when the light was too bright.
Here, 'réflexe' refers to an instinctive response to external conditions, emphasizing its natural and automatic nature.
Avec l'expérience, vous développerez des réflexes efficaces face aux problèmes.
With experience, you will develop effective reflexes when confronting problems.
In this context, 'réflexes' extends to acquired habits or automatic responses for coping with recurring situations.
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