Ressources (en. Resources)

/ʁe.suʁs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Material, financial, or human means that enable the achievement of a goal.
The company diversified its resources to ensure its growth.
L'entreprise a diversifié ses ressources pour assurer sa croissance.
Capabilities or talents of a person.
She has many creative resources for her project.
Elle a de nombreuses ressources créatives pour son projet.
Natural wealth of a country.
Oil resources are essential for the national economy.
Les ressources en pétrole sont essentielles pour l'économie nationale.

Etymology

The word 'resources' comes from the Latin 'ressourcia', which means return to a previous state.

Common Phrases and Expressions

human resources
People working for an organization.
ressources humaines
natural resources
Resources derived from nature, such as water, minerals, etc.
ressources naturelles
inexhaustible resource
A resource that does not run out, like solar energy.
ressource inépuisable

Related Words

to resource
To give energy or materials back to something.
ressourcer
resourcing
Process of recovering resources or energy.
ressourcement

Slang Meanings

Financial or material means at one's disposal.
He is looking for resources to finance his project.
Il cherche des ressources pour financer son projet.
Qualities or skills of a person.
She has invaluable resources in marketing.
Elle a des ressources inestimables en marketing.