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    Résolution (en. Resolution)

    /ʁe.zol.u.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A decision or commitment made to change a behavior or achieve a goal.
    She made the resolution to go to the gym every day.
    Elle a pris la résolution d'aller au gymnase chaque jour.
    The determination to act in a certain way.
    His resolution was unshakeable in the face of challenges.
    Sa résolution était inébranlable face aux défis.
    A formal statement on a given subject.
    The council adopted a resolution on environmental protection.
    Le conseil a adopté une résolution sur la protection de l'environnement.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'resolutionem', meaning 'decision' or 'solution'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a resolution
    Committing to change a behavior or achieve a goal.
    prendre une résolution
    to break the resolution
    Not respecting a commitment made.
    casser la résolution

    Related Words

    resolutive
    Who has the ability to solve problems.
    résolutif
    solution
    Response to an issue.
    solution
    determined
    Who has made a firm decision.
    déterminé

    Slang Meanings

    A personal promise often seen as hard to keep.
    He made a resolution, but I bet he'll forget it in a week.
    Il a pris une réso, mais je parie qu'il va l'oublier dans une semaine.
    A casual way of saying that one will do something seriously.
    This summer, I'm making a resolution and surfing every weekend.
    Cet été, je prends une réso et je fais du surf tous les weekends.