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    Résistant (en. Resistant)

    /ʁezistɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One who demonstrates strength in the face of something.
    A shock-resistant material.
    Un matériau résistant aux chocs.
    One who is not easily influenced or overcome.
    She is very resilient in the face of criticism.
    Elle est très résistante face aux critiques.
    Said of a person who participates in the resistance during the war.
    He was a resistor during the Occupation.
    Il a été un résistant pendant l'Occupation.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'resistens', from the verb 'resistere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    water-resistant
    One that does not let water through.
    résistant à l'eau
    to be resilient
    To show strength or tenacity.
    être résistant
    heat-resistant
    One that can withstand high temperatures.
    résistant à la chaleur

    Related Words

    resistance
    Action of opposing something.
    résistance
    resistism
    Doctrine or movement of those who oppose authority.
    résistantisme
    resistible
    One that can be resisted.
    résistible

    Slang Meanings

    To be strong mentally or physically.
    He is really resilient, he never bends.
    Il est vraiment résistant, il ne fléchit jamais.
    An individual tenacious in their opinions.
    He is a resistor, he never gives up.
    C'est un résistant, il ne lâche jamais prise.