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1 reflecting
reflecting [rɪ'flektɪŋ]►► Physics reflecting factor coefficient m ou facteur m de réflexion;the Reflecting Pool = bassin situé devant le Lincoln Memorial de Washington;Astronomy reflecting telescope réflecteur m, télescope m -
2 reflecting
adjective (able to reflect (light etc): a reflecting surface.) réfléchissant -
3 reflecting
Glossaire des termes pour l'organisation d'événements > reflecting
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4 reflecting screen
panneau réfléchissant, panneau réflecteur lumièreGlossaire des termes pour l'organisation d'événements > reflecting screen
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5 reflecting surface
English-French architecture and construction dictionary > reflecting surface
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6 non-reflecting
Un panorama unique de l'anglais et du français > non-reflecting
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7 non-reflecting glass
verre antiréfléchissant m, verre antireflet mDictionary of Engineering, architecture and construction > non-reflecting glass
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8 heat-reflecting suit
vêtement réfléchissantEnglish-French dictionary of labour protection > heat-reflecting suit
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9 spin
1 noun∎ to put the right spin on a story présenter une affaire sous un angle favorable;∎ the government has been criticized for indulging in too much spin on a reproché au gouvernement de trop manipuler les informations fournies au publicspin doctor = chargé des relations publiques d'un parti politique(of spin doctor) présenter les choses sous un angle favorableMeanwhile, the former royal spin doctor, Simon Lewis, has been reflecting on his time trying to cast Britain's leading dysfunctional family in a better light. On his first day he turned up at the Buckingham Palace gates … and was asked by a policeman who he was. "I'm the Queen's new director of communications," said Lewis proudly. The reply: "Does that mean you're here to fix the telephones?"
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10 reflect
[rə'flekt]1) (to send back (light, heat etc): The white sand reflected the sun's heat.) renvoyer, refléter2) ((of a mirror etc) to give an image of: She was reflected in the mirror/water.) réfléchir3) (to think carefully: Give him a minute to reflect (on what he should do).) réfléchir (à)•- reflection - reflexion - reflective - reflectively - reflector -
11 reflective
[-tiv]1) (thoughtful: a reflective mood.) réfléchi; de réflexion2) (reflecting: Reflective number-plates.) réfléchissant -
12 shining
adjective (very bright and clear; producing or reflecting light; polished: a shining star; The windows were clean and shining.) brillant -
13 shiny
adjective (glossy; reflecting light; polished: a shiny cover on a book; a shiny nose; shiny shoes.) brillant -
14 mirror
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15 reflect
reflect [rɪ'flekt]∎ her face was reflected in the mirror/the water son visage se reflétait dans la glace/dans l'eau;∎ she saw herself reflected in the window elle a vu son image dans la vitre;∎ the mirror reflected the light from the lamp le miroir réfléchissait la lumière de la lampe;∎ the plate reflects heat (back) into the room la plaque renvoie la chaleur dans la pièce;∎ the sound was reflected off the rear wall le son était renvoyé par le mur du fond∎ the behaviour of a few reflects discredit on us all le comportement de quelques-uns porte atteinte à l'honneur de tous;∎ figurative to bask or to bathe in reflected glory se parer des plumes du paon;∎ he bathed in the reflected glory of his wife's achievements il tira gloire de la réussite de sa femme∎ the graph reflects population movements le graphique traduit les mouvements de population;∎ many social problems are reflected in his writing de nombreux problèmes de société sont évoqués dans ses écrits;∎ her personal problems are reflected in her poor performance at school elle a des problèmes personnels et ses résultats scolaires s'en ressentent∎ I often reflect that… je me dis souvent ou je me fais souvent la réflexion que…;∎ Peter might know, she reflected Peter saura peut-être, songeait-elle∎ to reflect on a question réfléchir sur une question;∎ I'll reflect on it j'y songerai ou réfléchirai;∎ after reflecting for a while… après mûre réflexion…(negatively) porter atteinte à, nuire à; (positively) rejaillir sur; (cast doubt on) mettre en doute, jeter le doute sur;∎ their behaviour reflects well on them leur comportement leur fait honneur;∎ this will reflect badly upon the company ceci va porter atteinte à l'image de l'entreprise;∎ how is that going to reflect on the company? quelles en seront les conséquences ou les répercussions pour l'image de l'entreprise?
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Reflecting — Re*flect ing, a. 1. Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface. [1913 Webster] 2. Given to reflection or serious consideration; reflective; contemplative; as, a reflecting mind. [1913 Webster] {Reflecting circle}, an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reflecting — reflecting; un·reflecting; … English syllables
reflecting — index circumspect, discreet, judicious, juridical Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
Reflecting — Reflect Re*flect (r?*fl?kt ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Reflected}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Reflecting}.] [L. reflectere, reflexum; pref. re re + flectere to bend or turn. See {Flexible}, and cf. {Reflex}, v.] 1. To bend back; to give a backwa?d turn to; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reflecting — 1. noun action of the verb to reflect 2. adjective a) that reflects a reflecting pool b) that utilizes reflection a reflecting telescope … Wiktionary
reflecting — adj. Reflecting is used with these nouns: ↑pool … Collocations dictionary
reflecting — adjective causing reflection or having a device that reflects a reflecting microscope • Similar to: ↑reflective … Useful english dictionary
Reflecting instrument — Reflecting instruments are those that use mirrors to enhance their ability to make measurements. In particular, the use of mirrors permits one to observe two objects simultaneously while measuring the angular distance between the objects. While… … Wikipedia
Reflecting circle — Reflecting Re*flect ing, a. 1. Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface. [1913 Webster] 2. Given to reflection or serious consideration; reflective; contemplative; as, a reflecting mind. [1913 Webster] {Reflecting circle}, an … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reflecting galvanometer — Reflecting Re*flect ing, a. 1. Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface. [1913 Webster] 2. Given to reflection or serious consideration; reflective; contemplative; as, a reflecting mind. [1913 Webster] {Reflecting circle}, an … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Reflecting goniometer — Reflecting Re*flect ing, a. 1. Throwing back light, heat, etc., as a mirror or other surface. [1913 Webster] 2. Given to reflection or serious consideration; reflective; contemplative; as, a reflecting mind. [1913 Webster] {Reflecting circle}, an … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English