Bedeutung
To withstand the effect of something, to oppose.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The word 'Résistant' (with a capital R) refers specifically to those who fought against the Nazi occupation. It is a title of immense honor. Resistance often refers to 'la résistance culturelle', the effort to maintain French identity in a predominantly English-speaking continent. Historical figures like Lat Dior are celebrated for their 'résistance' against colonial expansion, which is a key part of the national curriculum. The term 'résistance au changement' is a common buzzword in management, often used to describe employees who are skeptical of new corporate strategies.
The 'Y' Rule
When you want to say 'I resist it', always use 'J'y résiste'. Never say 'Je le résiste'.
Avoid 'de'
English speakers often say 'résister de faire'. Use 'résister à l'envie de faire' instead.
Bedeutung
To withstand the effect of something, to oppose.
The 'Y' Rule
When you want to say 'I resist it', always use 'J'y résiste'. Never say 'Je le résiste'.
Avoid 'de'
English speakers often say 'résister de faire'. Use 'résister à l'envie de faire' instead.
The Power of No
In France, 'résister' is often seen as a sign of intelligence. Don't be afraid to use it to express a strong opinion.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition and article (au, à la, aux, à l').
Il est difficile de résister ___ charme de Paris.
'Charme' is masculine singular, so 'à + le' becomes 'au'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct form:
In French, we usually resist 'the urge to' (l'envie de) do something rather than the verb directly.
Match the usage of 'résister' to the correct context.
Context: 'Cette peinture résiste aux UV.'
This describes a material's durability against physical elements.
Complete the dialogue with the correct pronoun.
— Tu penses qu'elle va céder à la pression ? — Non, je suis sûr qu'elle ___ résistera.
We use 'y' to replace 'à + [thing/idea]'. Here, 'y' replaces 'à la pression'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Résister vs. Endurer
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIl est difficile de résister ___ charme de Paris.
'Charme' is masculine singular, so 'à + le' becomes 'au'.
Choose the correct form:
In French, we usually resist 'the urge to' (l'envie de) do something rather than the verb directly.
Context: 'Cette peinture résiste aux UV.'
This describes a material's durability against physical elements.
— Tu penses qu'elle va céder à la pression ? — Non, je suis sûr qu'elle ___ résistera.
We use 'y' to replace 'à + [thing/idea]'. Here, 'y' replaces 'à la pression'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, when it has an object. If used alone (e.g., 'Il faut résister !'), it doesn't need 'à'.
Yes, 'résister à quelqu'un' means to stand up to them or to resist their charm.
'Résister' is the general verb; 'tenir bon' is an idiom meaning 'to hold firm' during a tough time.
In a historical context, yes. But you can use 'la résistance' for any act of opposing something today.
You say 'résistant à l'eau'. Note that 'résistant' is the adjective form.
Yes! 'Je ne peux pas lui résister' means 'I can't resist him/her'.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
The most common opposite is 'céder' (to yield/give in).
It is sometimes used, but 'résister à' is much more common and grammatically standard.
Que je résiste, que tu résistes, qu'il résiste, que nous résistions, que vous résistiez, qu'ils résistent.
Verwandte Redewendungen
irrésistible
specialized formToo attractive or strong to be resisted.
tenir bon
similarTo hold fast / hang in there.
céder
contrastTo give in / to yield.
faire de la résistance
builds onTo put up a fight / to be stubborn.
la résilience
similarThe ability to recover quickly from difficulties.
