resistance

• Nom désignant l'action ou la capacité de résister, de supporter ou de lutter contre quelque chose, par exemple une force, une pression ou un courant électrique.

A noun referring to the act or ability to oppose, withstand, or fight against something, such as force, pressure, or electrical current.

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1. Opposition or refusalB2formal

   The act of opposing or fighting against something or someone.

   Résistance (opposition, refus)

   • The protesters showed strong resistance to the new law.
   • The army met with fierce resistance from the enemy.
   • There was little resistance to the proposed changes.

   Synonymesdefiancedissentfightobjectionoppositionrebellionrefusalstandstruggle

   Antonymesacceptancecompliancecooperationsubmissionsurrender

2. Electrical resistanceB2formalscientific

   A measure of the opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit.

   Résistance électrique

   • Copper wire has low electrical resistance.
   • The resistor provides 100 ohms of resistance.
   • High resistance can cause overheating in electrical components.

   Synonymesimpedanceohmic resistance

3. Biological resistanceB2formalmedical

   The ability of an organism to withstand the effects of a harmful agent, such as a drug or disease.

   Résistance biologique

   • Bacteria can develop resistance to antibiotics over time.
   • The patient showed resistance to the treatment.
   • Vaccination helps build resistance to certain viruses.

   Synonymesimmunityresiliencetolerance

   Antonymessusceptibilityvulnerability