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    Résista (en. Resisted)

    /ʁe.zis.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To oppose a force or influence.
    She resisted the temptation to quit her job.
    Elle a résisté aux tentations de quitter son emploi.
    To stand against, not to yield.
    He resisted injustice throughout his life.
    Il a résisté à l'injustice durant toute sa vie.
    To survive or endure despite difficulties.
    The plants were able to withstand drought.
    Les plantes ont su résister à la sécheresse.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'résister,' derived from the Latin 'resistere.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    resist oppression
    To fight against tyranny.
    résister à l'oppression
    resist attacks
    To endure or not yield to aggression.
    résister aux attaques
    resist influence
    Not to be manipulated or change one's mind.
    résister à l'influence

    Related Words

    resistance
    The act of resisting.
    résistance
    defiance
    Refusal to submit.
    insoumission
    hardening
    The process by which something becomes more difficult to deform, or stronger.
    endurcissement

    Slang Meanings

    To act tough
    He acts tough when faced with challenges.
    Il fait le résista quand on lui parle de défis.
    To stand firm
    She really stood firm against peer pressure.
    Elle a vraiment résisté à la pression des pairs.