"Réfléchi" took part in the Battle of Martinique on 18 December 1779, when she, along with "Annibal" and "Vengeur", saved a convoy from the British off Fort Royal. She was part of the French squadron at the action of 20 March 1780 when she fought Parker's squadron off Saint Domingue, along with "Diadème", "Amphion" and "Annibal", and was present at the Battle of the Chesapeake.