French word

résoudre

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁezudʁ/

Meaning

  • verbsolve

Example

Je vais résoudre ce problème.

I'm going to solve this problem.

Illustration for résoudre (solve)

More examples

Elle veut résoudre cette énigme ce soir.

She wants to solve this riddle tonight.

Core concept

A knot is loosened step by step until a problem is settled or a definite choice can be made.

Common phrases

  • résoudre un problème

    solve a problem

  • résoudre un conflit

    resolve a conflict

  • résoudre une énigme

    solve a riddle

Similar words

régler: Deal with and settle a problem, payment, or other outstanding matter.
trouver: Find the answer or method needed to solve a problem.
trancher: Make a decision and reach a definite conclusion.

Definition in French

Prendre une décision ferme ou déterminer la solution d'une question, parfois employé en construction pronominale 'se résoudre à + infinitif'.

Word origin

The French verb derives from Latin resolvere, meaning to loosen or release, whose figurative development led to the meanings solve, settle, and decide.

Usage tips

  • Se résoudre à often suggests accepting an unwanted course of action, unlike the more neutral décider de.

Other meanings

  • decideverb

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