French Conversation · Level 113
59 words
French word
résidu
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁezidy/
Meaning
- masculine nounresidue
Example
Il y a un résidu sur l'assiette.
There is some residue on the plate.
More examples
Le résidu de pesticide inquiète les consommateurs.
The pesticide residue worries consumers.
Core concept
A small remainder left at the edge of a process, whether as matter or as an intangible trace.
Common phrases
résidu alimentaire
food residue
résidu de pesticide
pesticide residue
Similar words
reste: Food or material left in a dish or place after some has been taken away.
trace: A tiny mark showing that something was present or passed through.
déchet: An unwanted item or material thrown away as no longer useful.
morceau: A small part broken or cut off from something larger.
Definition in French
Ce qui reste après qu'une partie a été ôtée, pouvant aussi désigner des restes matériels ou, par métaphore, des restes immatériels.
Word origin
French résidu developed from Latin residuum, a noun formed from residere, meaning to remain behind.
Usage tips
- Résidu is common in technical or formal contexts, while reste is the more neutral everyday word for a remainder.