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    Résister (en. Resist)

    /ʁe.zi.ste/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To oppose resistance, not to give in.
    She managed to resist temptation.
    Elle a réussi à résister à la tentation.
    To survive a difficult event.
    We must resist the challenges of life.
    Nous devons résister aux défis de la vie.
    Not to submit to authority.
    The citizens resisted oppression.
    Les citoyens ont résisté à l'oppression.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'resistere', composed of 're-' and 'sistere' (to stand).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    resist temptation
    Not giving in to a desire or wish.
    résister à la tentation
    resist pressure
    Not allowing oneself to be influenced by external pressures.
    résister aux pressions
    resist to the end
    Holding on despite difficulties.
    résister jusqu'au bout

    Related Words

    resilience
    The ability to recover from a shock or difficulty.
    résilience
    resistance
    The act of opposing something or someone.
    résistance
    persistence
    The character of someone who persists in their opinion or action.
    persistance

    Slang Meanings

    To be tenacious
    He is really resistant when it comes to difficult tasks.
    Il est vraiment résistant quand il s'agit de travaux difficiles.
    Not to bend
    She resisted all criticism without ever bending.
    Elle a résisté à toutes les critiques sans jamais plier.