solution

• Nom désignant le moyen de résoudre un problème ou de sortir d'une situation difficile, ou encore le mélange obtenu en dissolvant une substance dans un liquide.

A noun referring to a means of solving a problem, dealing with a difficult situation, or a mixture formed by dissolving a substance in a liquid.

1. Answer to a problemA2formal

   A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

   Solution (à un problème)

   • We need to find a solution to the traffic problem.
   • The solution to the puzzle was surprisingly simple.
   • They proposed a solution that satisfied everyone.

   Synonymesanswercureexplanationfixkeyremedyresolutionway out

   Antonymesdifficultydilemmaissueproblemquestion

2. Chemical mixtureB1formalscientific

   A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, typically a liquid containing a dissolved solid or gas.

   solution (chimique)

   • The chemist prepared a saline solution for the experiment.
   • Sugar dissolves in water to form a solution.
   • The solution turned blue when the indicator was added.

3. Resolution of a conflictB2formal

   The act of resolving a dispute or disagreement.

   Résolution d'un conflit

   • The two countries reached a peaceful solution to the border dispute.
   • Mediation helped them find a solution to their argument.
   • A diplomatic solution was preferred over military action.

   Synonymescompromisereconciliationresolutionsettlement