réflexe
French → English
(biology) Reflex: an involuntary and sudden physical movement caused by an instinct
Le médecin a frappé mon genou avec un marteau pour tester mes réflexes.
(English) The doctor tapped my knee with a hammer to test my reflexes.
Retirer sa main d'une plaque chaude est un réflexe naturel de survie.
(English) Withdrawing one's hand from a hot plate is a natural survival reflex.
(psychology) Prompt reaction: a quick response to a difficult or sudden situation
Le conducteur a eu le bon réflexe de freiner brusquement quand l'enfant a traversé.
(English) The driver had the good reflex to brake suddenly when the child crossed.
Le gardien de but a des réflexes affûtés qui lui permettent d'arrêter tous les ballons.
(English) The goalkeeper has sharp reflexes that allow him to stop all the balls.
Entry ID: fr:en:réflexe · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary