French word

ressource

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁəsuʁs/

Meaning

  • feminine nounresource

Example

Cette région manque de ressources en eau.

This region lacks water resources.

Illustration for ressource (resource)

More examples

J'ai trouvé des ressources en ligne pour apprendre le français.

I found online resources for learning French.

Core concept

A reserve or source that can be drawn on when a need arises.

Common phrases

  • ressources en ligne

    online resources

  • chercher des ressources

    look for resources

  • ressources documentaires

    reference materials

Similar words

moyen: A means or method used to achieve a specific purpose.
source: The origin or source from which something comes or is supplied.
matériel: Tools, equipment, or other items used for work or activities.

Definition in French

Source ou réserve (matérielle, financière ou humaine) disponible pour répondre à un besoin.

Word origin

French ressource developed from Old French ressource, related to Latin resurgere, meaning "rise again," through the verb resourdre.

Usage tips

  • Ressource is feminine, so the singular form is une ressource and the plural form is des ressources.

Other meanings

  • meansnoun
  • human resourcesnoun

Opposites

  • manquelacknoun

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