Résultat (en. Result)

/ʁe.zyl.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The product of a mathematical operation or process.
The result of the addition is ten.
Le résultat de l'addition est dix.
The consequence of an event or action.
The result of his efforts was very positive.
Le résultat de ses efforts a été très positif.
The outcome of an exam, test, or evaluation.
The results of the exams will be published next week.
Les résultats des examens seront publiés la semaine prochaine.

Etymology

From the Latin 'resultatum', meaning 'that which has come out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have the result
to receive information about an assessment or a test.
avoir le résultat
a good result
a positive or desirable result.
un bon résultat
in the other direction
to consider a situation from an opposite result.
dans l'autre sens

Related Words

success
success in an endeavor or effort.
réussite
score
the scoring or result of an evaluation.
score
conclusion
the judgment or analysis based on results.
conclusion

Slang Meanings

An unexpected or surprising result.
This result is unprecedented!
Ce résultat, c'est du jamais vu !
A high score in a game or test.
He achieved a great result in his exam.
Il a sorti un gros résultat à son examen.