Résolutions (en. Resolutions)

[re.zol.us.jɔ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Decision made to change a behavior or adopt a new habit.
Every new year, she makes resolutions to be more active.
Chaque nouvelle année, elle prend des résolutions pour être plus active.
Resolution of a problem or difficult situation.
Resolutions of conflicts often require compromises.
Les résolutions des conflits requièrent souvent des compromis.
Firm determination to achieve something.
Her resolution to finish her studies was unwavering.
Sa résolution de terminer ses études était inébranlable.

Etymology

From the Latin 'resolutionem', which means 'action of resolving'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a resolution
To make a formal commitment or promise.
prendre une résolution
New Year's resolutions
Commitments made at the beginning of the year to improve oneself.
résolutions de nouvelle année
to implement one's resolutions
To make the necessary efforts to fulfill one's commitments.
mettre en œuvre ses résolutions

Related Words

to solve
Finding a solution to a problem.
résoudre
commitment
Act of committing to something.
engagement
determination
Strong will to achieve a goal.
détermination

Slang Meanings

Resos
I made resolutions to go to the gym every day.
J'ai pris des résos pour aller à la gym tous les jours.
Rezo
This year, the New Year's resolution is to eat healthier.
Cette année, le rezo du nouvel an est de manger plus sain.