What does ressource in French mean?

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

The word ressource in French means means, resources, recourse, resources, recovery manoeuvre, remnant, re-energize, revitalize, revitalize yourself, have the option of doing, resource person, fossil fuel. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ressource

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nom féminin (moyens financiers) (financial)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Nous ne connaissons pas ses ressources exactes.
We don't know his exact means.

resources

nom féminin (richesses naturelles)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Ce pays a de nombreuses ressources énergétiques.
This country has numerous energy resources.

recourse

nom féminin (possibilité, recours)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Heureusement que tu es là, tu es ma seule ressource.
It's lucky you're here; you're my only recourse.

resources

nom féminin (informatique : moyens disponibles)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Ce serveur n'a pas assez de ressources pour répondre à toutes les demandes.
This server does not have enough resources to respond to all requests.

recovery manoeuvre

nom féminin (Aviation : manœuvre de redressement) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le pilote a tenté une ressource désespérée.

remnant

nom féminin (couture : tissu laissé après la couture)

re-energize, revitalize

verbe transitif (apporter de nouvelles valeurs)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'arrivée de nombreux jeunes a ressourcé le parti.
A lot of young people turning up has re-energised the party.

revitalize yourself

verbe pronominal (reprendre des forces morales)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Après une année difficile, ils sont partis se ressourcer à la montagne.
After a difficult year, they went off to recharge their batteries in the mountains.

have the option of doing

locution verbale (avoir la possibilité de)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Si la mer est trop mauvaise nous avons la ressource de nous arrêter dans le prochain port.

resource person

nom féminin (expert)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce technicien est une personne-ressource pour ce projet.

fossil fuel

nom féminin (fossile utilisé comme combustible)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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