resistant

• Décrit ce qui est capable de résister à une action ou à une influence, ou une personne qui s'oppose ou refuse d'accepter quelque chose.

Describes something that is able to withstand the effects of something, or someone who opposes or refuses to accept something.

1. Immune to disease or infectionB2formalmedical

   Having the ability to withstand or fight off a specific disease or infection.

   résistant (à une maladie)

   • Some people are naturally resistant to certain viruses.
   • The patient became resistant to the antibiotic after prolonged use.
   • Vaccination helps make the body resistant to the disease.

   Synonymesimmuneimperviousinsusceptibleunsusceptible

   Antonymessusceptiblevulnerable

2. Tolerant of environmental stressB2formalscientific

   Able to survive or thrive under difficult environmental conditions or physiological stress.

   tolérant au stress environnemental

   • This plant is resistant to drought and extreme heat.
   • The material is resistant to corrosion from salt water.
   • Certain bacteria are resistant to high temperatures.

   Synonymesdurablehardyresilientrobustruggedsturdytough

   Antonymessensitivesusceptiblevulnerableweak

3. Impervious to being affectedB2formal

   Not easily influenced, changed, or harmed by something.

   Résistant à, insensible à

   • She is resistant to criticism and stays focused on her goals.
   • The coating makes the surface resistant to scratches.
   • He was resistant to the idea of changing his routine.

   Synonymeshardenedimmuneimperviousinsusceptibleinvulnerableproofunaffectedunsusceptible

   Antonymesreceptivesusceptiblevulnerableyielding

4. Defiant of authorityC1formalpolitical

   Showing opposition or refusal to comply with established authority or rules.

   Rebelle

   • The group was resistant to the new government policies.
   • Teenagers can sometimes be resistant to parental guidance.
   • The workers remained resistant to the management's demands.

   Synonymescontumaciousdefiantdisobedientinsubordinateintransigentrebelliousrecalcitrantrefractoryungovernable

   Antonymescompliantconformingdocileobedientsubmissive

5. Incapable of absorbing or mixingC1formalscientific

   Unable to absorb or combine with another substance, often due to chemical properties.

   Résistant (incapable d'absorber ou de se mélanger)

   • This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
   • The material is resistant to oil and other liquids.
   • Some plastics are resistant to chemical reactions.

   Synonymeshydrophobicimpenetrableimperviousnonabsorbentproofrepellent

   Antonymesabsorbentmisciblepermeablereceptive