resist in French
resist in French is vernis, résister, dégoûter — resist means to try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
resist in French
vernis
A protective coating or covering.
résister
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
dégoûter
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
empêcher
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
rejeter
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
s'opposer
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
What does "resist" mean?
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verb To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
"The town resisted the developers' plans for years."
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verb To remain unaffected or undamaged by something.
"This fabric resists stains well."
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resist in a sentence
- The town resisted the developers' plans for years.
- She couldn't resist a second slice of cake.
- This fabric resists stains well.
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What is "resist" in French?
"resist" in French is vernis, résister, dégoûter. resist means: To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
How do you use "resist" in a sentence?
Example: "The town resisted the developers' plans for years." In French, "resist" is vernis, résister, dégoûter.
Are there other ways to say "resist" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "resist": vernis, résister, dégoûter, empêcher, rejeter, s'opposer.
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