No. 3,209 in French

ressorts

"Ressorts" means "springs" or "elastic mechanisms."

In a sentence

Les ressorts du matelas sont brisés.
The springs of the mattress are broken.
In this sentence, 'ressorts' refers to mechanical springs, specifically those inside a mattress.
Elle comprend maintenant les ressorts de l'intrigue.
She now understands the motivations behind the plot.
Here, 'ressorts' metaphorically indicates the driving forces or motivations behind an event or scenario.
Il utilise des ressorts pour équilibrer la porte.
He uses springs to balance the door.
In this context, 'ressorts' again represents mechanical springs, showcasing their functional use in adjusting or balancing mechanical structures.

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