Résiste (en. Resists)
ʁe.zist
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To oppose something, not to yield.
She resists the urge to eat chocolate.
Elle résiste à l'envie de manger du chocolat.
To endure something.
He tolerates the cold very well.
Il résiste très bien au froid.
To oppose an authority or pressure.
They resist unjust decisions.
Ils résistent aux décisions injustes.
Etymology
The word 'resist' comes from the Latin 'resistere', composed of 're-' (back) and 'sistere' (to stand).
Common Phrases and Expressions
resist temptations
Not giving in to desires or impulses.
résister aux tentations
resist pressure
Not faltering in the face of constraints or expectations.
résister à la pression
resist until the end
Standing firm until the end in a difficult situation.
résister jusqu'au bout
Related Words
resistance
The act of resisting.
résistance
resistant
One who knows how to resist, who is durable.
résistant
disobedience
Refusal to obey an authority.
insoumission
Slang Meanings
To hold strong in a difficult situation.
You have to resist at all costs, even if it's hard.
Il faut résister à tout prix, même si c'est dur.
Not letting oneself be downcast.
We resist as best we can in the face of problems.
On résiste comme on peut face aux problèmes.