French Conversation · Level 42
75 words
French word
résolu
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁezoly/
Meaning
- adjectivesolved
Example
Le problème est résolu.
The problem is solved.
More examples
Il est résolu à trouver une solution.
He is determined to find a solution.
Core concept
A knot fully untied, leaving no loose question and a firm course of action.
Common phrases
problème résolu
solved problem
cas résolu
resolved case
dossier résolu
resolved file
Similar words
réglé: Dealt with and settled so that nothing further remains to be done.
terminé: Brought to an end after all stages or required work have been completed.
clos: Officially closed after all required procedures or decisions have been completed.
Definition in French
Indique qu'une difficulté, une question ou une affaire a été réglée et n'est plus en suspens ; par extension peut qualifier une personne déterminée.
Word origin
Résolu is the past participle of résoudre, from Latin resolvere, and became an adjective for settled matters and determined people.
Usage tips
- For a settled problem, résolu is more formal than réglé; everyday French often uses "C'est réglé."
Other meanings
- determinedadjective
- resoluteadjective
Opposites
- irrésoluunresolvedadjective
- indécisindecisiveadjective
Related words
- résolutionresolutionnoun
- résolumentresolutelyadverb