French word

résistant

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁezistɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveresistant

Example

La plante est résistante à la sécheresse.

The plant is resistant to drought.

Illustration for résistant (resistant)

More examples

Le portable est résistant à l'eau.

The phone is water-resistant.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • résistant à l'eau

    water-resistant

  • résistant aux taches

    stain-resistant

Similar words

solide: Sturdy in construction, resisting collapse from pressure or blows.
robuste: Built to endure impacts and rough treatment without being damaged.
durable: Retaining its quality and usefulness over a long period of use.
résilient: Recovering easily after being changed, disturbed, or struck.

Definition in French

Qui oppose une certaine résistance face à un élément (froid, maladie, usure) sans être nécessairement indestructible.

Word origin

French formed résistant from résister, which descends from Latin resistere through the participle resistens, meaning standing against.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • durableadjective
  • sturdyadjective

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