What does résistant in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word résistant in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use résistant in French.

The word résistant in French means resistant, hard-wearing, resilient, resistant, member of the Resistance, resist, resist, resist, withstand. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word résistant

resistant, hard-wearing

adjectif (qui résiste à l'usure) (material, fabric)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tu pourras courir des années avec ces chaussures : elles sont résistantes. C'est une peinture résistante aux intempéries.
You'll be able to run for years in these shoes; they're sturdy.

resilient

adjectif (robuste)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cet homme travaille à l'extérieur : il est très résistant.
This man works outdoors; he is very tough.

resistant

adjectif (opposé à une occupation étrangère)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Les personnes résistantes n'étaient pas si nombreuses en 39-45.

member of the Resistance

(Histoire : membre de la Résistance)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pendant la guerre, Albert fut un résistant.
During the war, Albert was a member of the Resistance.

resist

verbe transitif indirect (s'opposer physiquement)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Si l'on vous agresse avec un couteau, ne tentez pas de résister à votre agresseur. L'armée française a résisté 3 jours à l'avancée de l'ennemi.
The French army stood firm for three days against the enemy advance.

resist

verbe transitif indirect (ne pas céder à [qch])

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Juliette suit son régime et résiste à son désir de manger des gâteaux.
Juliet is sticking to her diet and is fighting her urge to eat cake.

resist

verbe transitif indirect (supporter)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce match a été très dur mais les joueurs ont bien résisté à la fatigue.
The match was very hard, but the players withstood the fatigue well.

withstand

verbe transitif indirect (matériau,... : ne pas s'altérer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce matériau résiste bien au froid.
This material is resistant to cold.

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