Ressemblant (en. Resembling)

/ʁə.sɑ̃.blɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has physical or moral characteristics similar to those of someone or something.
The two twins are very resembling.
Les deux jumeaux sont très ressemblants.
Said of two things that share common characteristics.
These works of art are resembling in their style.
Ces œuvres d'art sont ressemblantes dans leur style.
Who evokes or recalls another thing.
This perfume is resembling the one my mother used to wear.
Ce parfum est ressemblant à celui que portait ma mère.

Etymology

From the verb 'ressembler', derived from the Latin 'resimilis' meaning 'similar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

resembling
who has traits or characteristics similar to.
ressemblant à
to be resembling
to have a similar appearance to another.
être ressemblant

Related Words

resemble
To show similarity or common appearance.
ressembler
similarity
Quality of what is similar or resembling.
similitude

Slang Meanings

Someone who closely resembles a celebrity.
This guy is a real look-alike of George Clooney.
Ce type est un vrai ressemblant de George Clooney.
A situation or event that evokes another.
It was a real look-alike from the 80s.
C'était un vrai ressemblant des années 80.