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    Ressemblance (en. Resemblance)

    /ʁəzɑ̃bl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Quality of what resembles something.
    There is a great resemblance between these two paintings.
    Il y a une grande ressemblance entre ces deux tableaux.
    The appearance or shared common characteristics of people or objects.
    The resemblance between the twins is striking.
    La ressemblance entre les jumeaux est frappante.
    Set of traits that makes someone or something similar to another.
    Physical resemblance is often very marked in this family.
    La ressemblance physique est souvent très marquée dans cette famille.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'adsimilare', meaning to make similar.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a striking resemblance
    a significant similarity that draws attention.
    une ressemblance frappante
    to have a strong resemblance
    to be very similar to something or someone.
    avoir une forte ressemblance
    in all resemblance
    in a way that recalls something specific.
    en toute ressemblance

    Related Words

    similar
    Having similarities or likenesses with something.
    semblable
    similar
    Presenting similarities in nature or appearance.
    similaire
    analogy
    Relationship of similarity between two different things.
    analogie

    Slang Meanings

    Ressem
    He has a crazy ressem, he looks just like his brother.
    Il a un ressem de fou, on dirait son frère.
    killer twin
    She has her sister's look, she’s a real killer twin.
    Elle a le look de sa soeur, c'est un vrai jumeau tueur.