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“resistant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁezistɑ̃/

Example

La plante est résistante à la sécheresse.

The plant is resistant to drought.

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How to say “resistant” in French

“Resistant” in French is résistant.

Something holding its ground against cold, disease, or wear without becoming invulnerable.

Full entry for résistant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with résistant

Le portable est résistant à l'eau.

The phone is water-resistant.

Tips for using résistant

  • Résistant applies to people, plants, and materials, but the factor resisted is normally introduced with à rather than contre.

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