residue

• Substance ou petite quantité qui reste après qu'on a retiré, utilisé ou consommé l'essentiel; ce qui demeure d'un processus, souvent sans valeur propre ou comme dépôt.

A noun referring to a small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed, used, or consumed.

1. Remaining substanceB2formal

   A small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed or used.

   Résidu (substance restante)

   • There was a sticky residue left on the table after the glue dried.
   • The chemical residue from the factory polluted the river.
   • After burning the wood, only ash residue remained.

   Synonymesdepositexcessremainderremnantresidualrestsedimentsurplus

2. Remaining effect or traceC1formal

   Something that remains after a process or event, often used metaphorically.

   Résidu (sens figuré)

   • The residue of their argument lingered in the room.
   • The trauma left a residue of fear in her mind.
   • The residue of the old regime still influences politics today.

   Synonymesafterglowechoimprintremnanttracevestige