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    Résistances (en. Resistances)

    /ʁe.zis.tɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Force or ability to withstand an action or pressure.
    The physical resistances of materials vary according to their composition.
    Les résistances physiques des matériaux varient selon leur composition.
    Opposition to an authority or a system.
    Resistance to the regime led to profound changes in society.
    La résistance au régime a conduit à des changements profonds dans la société.
    Elements in an electrical circuit that oppose the flow of current.
    The resistances in the electrical circuit limit the flow of current.
    Les résistances dans le circuit électrique limitent le flux de courant.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'resistentia', comprising 'resistere' meaning 'to oppose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to show resistance
    To demonstrate one's ability not to give in.
    faire preuve de résistance
    passive resistance
    A means of opposition without direct confrontation.
    résistance passive
    to touch on resistance
    To have an impact on someone or something essential.
    toucher à la résistance

    Related Words

    to resist
    To oppose something.
    résister
    resilience
    Ability to recover from difficult events.
    résilience
    opposition
    Action of opposing something.
    opposition

    Slang Meanings

    To be strong or tenacious in the face of challenges.
    He really has resistances; he doesn’t back down under pressure.
    Il a vraiment des résistances, il ne lâche rien sous pression.
    To face problems without giving up.
    She shows a lot of resistances in her studies despite the obstacles.
    Elle montre beaucoup de résistances dans ses études malgré les obstacles.