Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Résine (en. Resin)

    /ʁe.zin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Organic substance secreted by certain plants, especially conifers.
    Pine resin is used in many products.
    La résine de pin est utilisée dans de nombreux produits.
    Synthetic substance used in the manufacture of various materials, including plastics.
    Epoxy resins are very popular in the industry.
    Les résines époxy sont très populaires dans l'industrie.
    Product used in paint and varnish to give shine.
    This resin gives a glossy finish to the paint.
    Cette résine donne une finition brillante à la peinture.

    Etymology

    From the Latin *resina*, which designates the same substance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    go to the resin
    to go to a place where resin is collected.
    aller à la résine
    natural resin
    resin obtained directly from plants, without processing.
    résine naturelle
    synthetic resin
    resin produced by chemical processes.
    résine synthétique

    Related Words

    sap
    Nutrient liquid circulating in plants.
    sève
    gum
    Resinous substance obtained from trees or plants.
    gomme
    adhesive
    Product that allows for the bonding of two surfaces.
    adhésif

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to clingy or overly attached people.
    He is really resin, he never lets me go!
    Il est vraiment résine, il ne me lâche jamais !
    Used to designate a person who is lost in thought.
    Look at him, he is in the resin today.
    Regarde-le, il est dans la résine aujourd'hui.