No. 3,749 in French
résistance
Resistance; opposition or the ability to withstand.
In a sentence
La résistance du matériau est très élevée.
The resistance of the material is very high.
Here, 'résistance' is used in a technical or scientific context referring to the physical property of a material to resist external forces.
La résistance du mouvement a conduit à des changements sociaux importants.
The resistance of the movement led to significant social changes.
In this context, 'résistance' relates to a socio-political effort against established norms or policies.
Tu dois faire preuve de résistance face aux défis.
You need to show resilience in facing challenges.
Here, 'résistance' is used metaphorically to signify mental fortitude or resilience in challenging situations.
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