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    Ressemble (en. Looks like)

    [ʁɛ.sɑ̃.bl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have common traits or similar aspects with.
    He resembles his father a lot.
    Il ressemble beaucoup à son père.
    To have a certain similarity.
    This painting resembles that of Monet.
    Cette peinture ressemble à celle de Monet.
    To be similar to.
    This situation resembles the one we experienced last year.
    Cette situation ressemble à celle que nous avons vécue l'année dernière.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'resimilis', formed from 're-' and 'similis' meaning 'similar'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to resemble someone
    to have a similar appearance to a person.
    ressembler à quelqu'un
    to resemble something
    to have characteristics close to an object or a concept.
    ressembler à quelque chose
    it looks like me
    it conforms to my personality or my tastes.
    ça me ressemble

    Related Words

    similar
    having points in common with something.
    semblable
    similarity
    characteristic of what is similar.
    similitude
    analogy
    correspondence between two different things.
    analogie

    Slang Meanings

    to have the same style or attitude.
    He looks too much like a rapper with his clothes.
    Il ressemble trop à un rappeur avec ses vêtements.
    imitation in behavior.
    She looks like a diva when she sings.
    Elle ressemble à une diva quand elle chante.