reaction
A reaction is a response to an action or a situation. In science, it is what happens when two or more substances are mixed together to create a change.
Exemples
3 sur 5The children had a happy reaction to the surprise party.
The children had a happy response to the surprise party.
The scientists observed the chemical reaction in the lab.
The scientists watched the chemical change in the laboratory.
What was his reaction when you told him the news?
How did he act when you told him the news?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 're-action' as an 'action' that comes 'back' (re) after something else happens.
Quiz rapide
The mixing of vinegar and baking soda causes a fast chemical ______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : reaction
Exemples
The children had a happy reaction to the surprise party.
everydayThe children had a happy response to the surprise party.
The scientists observed the chemical reaction in the lab.
formalThe scientists watched the chemical change in the laboratory.
What was his reaction when you told him the news?
informalHow did he act when you told him the news?
The experiment monitors the reaction of the metal to heat.
academicThe study tracks how the metal changes when it gets hot.
The company waited for the public reaction to the new price.
businessThe business waited for the people's response to the new cost.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
gut reaction
an immediate feeling without thinking
knee-jerk reaction
a quick response without considering the facts
chain reaction
one event that starts many other events
Souvent confondu avec
An action is the first thing done, while a reaction is what happens because of that action.
Response is usually used for communication, while reaction is used for physical or chemical changes.
Notes d'usage
Use 'reaction' when talking about how someone feels about news or how chemicals change. It is almost always followed by the preposition 'to'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'reaction of' when they should say 'reaction to'. For example, say 'my reaction to the film' not 'my reaction of the film'.
Astuce mémo
Think of 're-action' as an 'action' that comes 'back' (re) after something else happens.
Origine du mot
From the Latin word 're-' meaning 'back' and 'agere' meaning 'to do' or 'to act'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
The mixing of vinegar and baking soda causes a fast chemical ______.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : reaction
Grammaire lie
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