This is the 7714th most frequent French word.
réflexe
A reflex: an automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus.
The word 'réflexe' is used to describe a physical and rapid movement in response to a stimulus, like catching a ball swiftly.
Il a un bon réflexe pour attraper la balle.
He has a good reflex for catching the ball.
Here, 'réflexe' refers to an instinctive response to external conditions, emphasizing its natural and automatic nature.
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.
In this context, 'réflexes' extends to acquired habits or automatic responses for coping with recurring situations.