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ressort

spring (mechanical)

noun ruh-SOR Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Origin: Old French ressortir (to spring back)

Also means

resort, recourse

Usage Note

Ressort has two main senses: a coiled mechanical spring (un ressort de montre = a watch spring) and a 'resort' or area of competence (du ressort de = within the jurisdiction/purview of). The phrase faire ressort means to spring back. It is distinct from the verb ressortir (to go out again, or to stand out). The final t is silent.

Examples

"Le ressort du matelas est cassé."

Natural Translation

The mattress spring is broken.

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