ressort
/ʁə.sɔʁ/
1.
nounmasculine
spring (mechanical, elastic element)
Le ressort du stylo est cassé.
The spring in the pen is broken.
Synonyms:élément élastique, spirale
2.
nounmasculine
motive, driving force (reason that explains someone's action)
Le ressort de sa décision, c'était la peur.
The driving force behind his decision was fear.
Synonyms:moteur, mobile, motivation
3.
verbInd3rdPresSing3
come out again, go out again
stand out, be noticeable
Il ressort de la maison au bout de cinq minutes.
He comes out of the house after five minutes.
Synonyms:revenir, se détacher
