réfléchir

Senses

1. 1.

   to think, to reflect

   to use one's mind to consider or ponder something

2. 2.

   to think about, to consider

   to deliberate or contemplate a question or decision

3. 3.

   to reflect (light or sound)

   to bounce back or mirror rays of light or sound waves

Examples

• "Je dois réfléchir avant de prendre une décision."

  I need to think before making a decision.

• "Elle a réfléchi à la proposition pendant deux jours."

  She thought about the proposal for two days.

• "Le miroir réfléchit la lumière."

  The mirror reflects the light.

Usage

Common verb in everyday French. Followed by the preposition *à* when meaning "to think about" (réfléchir à quelque chose). The reflexive form *se réfléchir* is less common and means "to be reflected." Often used in imperative form as advice: *réfléchis!* (think!)