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    Résistance (en. Resistance)

    /ʁezistɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of resisting, opposing a force.
    The resistance of materials is essential in engineering.
    La résistance des matériaux est essentielle en ingénierie.
    Movement of struggle against an occupier or oppressor.
    The French Resistance played a crucial role during World War II.
    La Résistance française a joué un rôle crucial durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
    Opposition to an idea or a change.
    There is often resistance to change in organizations.
    Il y a souvent une résistance au changement dans les organisations.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'resistentia', which means 'opposition'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    responsibility of resistance
    Obligation to fight against oppression.
    responsabilité de résistance
    resistance to oppression
    Action or attitude aimed at opposing oppression.
    résistance à l'oppression
    show resistance
    To demonstrate opposition or resilience in the face of challenges.
    montrer de la résistance

    Related Words

    resist
    To face something without yielding.
    résister
    defender
    A person who defends a cause or group.
    défenseur
    oppressed
    One who suffers oppression.
    oppressé

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the defensive, not to let oneself be pushed around.
    He has character; he doesn't hesitate to assert his resistance.
    Il a du caractère, il n'hésite pas à mettre sa résistance en avant.
    To hold firm despite attacks.
    She is always in resistance when it comes to her beliefs.
    Elle est toujours dans la résistance quand il s'agit de ses convictions.