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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
noun
A protective coating or covering.
résister
verb
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
dégoûter
verb
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
empêcher
verb
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
rejeter
verb
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
s'opposer
verb
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.

What does "resist" mean?

  1. verb To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
    "The town resisted the developers' plans for years."
  2. verb To remain unaffected or undamaged by something.
    "This fabric resists stains well."

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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Frequently asked questions

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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