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