What does réagir in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word réagir in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use réagir in French.

The word réagir in French means react to, react to, react, do something, function, react, trigger a reaction from, react spontaneously. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word réagir

react to

verbe transitif indirect (subir une modification)

Ce produit réagit à la lumière.
This product reacts to light.

react to

verbe transitif indirect (agir à cause de [qch])

Les bourses réagissent à l'annonce de la réforme.
The stock markets reacted to the announcement of the reform.

react

verbe intransitif (agir à la suite de [qch])

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Elle a bien réagi après la mort de son père.
She reacted well after the death of her father.

do something

verbe intransitif (se ressaisir) (informal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ne te laisse pas faire : réagis !
Don't let yourself get taken advantage of: do something!

function

verbe intransitif (Médecine : être animé)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Le cœur du patient ne réagit plus.
The patient's heart no longer functions.

react

verbe transitif indirect (Chimie : se transformer au contact de [qch])

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Ce bloc de calcite réagira en milieu humide.
This block of calcite will react in a wet environment.

trigger a reaction from

locution verbale (faire en sorte que [qqn] réagisse)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

react spontaneously

locution verbale (réagir sous le coup de l'émotion)

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