French Conversation · Level 150
30 words
French word
ressort
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəsɔʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounspring
Example
Le ressort du stylo est usé.
The pen's spring is worn out.
More examples
Même fatigué, il a encore du ressort pour finir.
Even though he is tired, he still has the staying power to finish.
Core concept
A coiled metal spring stores energy when compressed and releases it to push something back or drive an action.
Common phrases
avoir du ressort
have staying power
ressort de la décision
driving force behind the decision
Similar words
élastique: A rubber strip or loop that stretches and returns to its original shape.
spirale: A spiral shape or an object formed in that shape.
Definition in French
Pièce métallique, souvent hélicoïdale, qui emmagasine et restitue de l'énergie mécanique; par extension, force ou impulsion qui entraîne une action.
Word origin
French ressort comes from Old French ressortir, formed with re- and sortir, meaning to spring back or come out again.
Usage tips
- Ressort is masculine, so the usual form is un ressort and not une ressort.