Ressemblent (en. Resemble)

/ʁə.sɑ̃.blɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To have traits or characteristics similar to those of another person or thing.
The twins resemble each other a lot.
Les jumeaux ressemblent beaucoup l'un à l'autre.
To be comparable to something else.
These two painting styles resemble each other.
Ces deux styles de peinture se ressemblent.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'ressembler', derived from the Latin 'resimilar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they resemble each other like two drops of water
they are very similar
ils se ressemblent comme deux gouttes d'eau
to resemble someone like two drops of water
to have an appearance identical to that of someone else
ressembler à quelqu'un comme deux gouttes d'eau

Related Words

resemble
verb indicating similarity
ressembler
similar
that which is similar
semblable
alike
having resemblances
similaire

Slang Meanings

to look like
He resembles that famous singer.
Il ressemble à ce chanteur fameux.
to do the same
They resemble each other so much in their clothing style.
Ils ressemblent tellement dans leur style vestimentaire.