résistance

Definitions of résistance
  1. noun
    an electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current
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    appareil électrique, appareillage électrique
    a device that produces or is powered by electricity
  2. noun
    tireless determination
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    détermination
    the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
  3. noun
    any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion
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    friction
    the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
    barrière sonique
    the increase in aerodynamic drag as an airplane approaches the speed of sound
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    phénomène méchanique
    a physical phenomenon associated with the equilibrium or motion of objects
  4. noun
    the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
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    barrière sonique
    the increase in aerodynamic drag as an airplane approaches the speed of sound
  5. noun
    group action in opposition to those in power
    synonyms: opposition
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    opposition
    the act of hostile groups opposing each other
    défi
    a defiant act
    altercation, bagarre, brouille
    coming into conflict with
    grief, objection
    the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
    action directe
    a protest action by labor or minority groups to obtain their demands
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    action de groupe
    action taken by a group of people
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