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ressortir

to stand out, to emerge

verb reh-sor-TEER Less Common

Also means

to go back out

Usage Note

Ressortir in the sense 'to go back out' or 'to stand out / emerge' conjugates like sortir (il ressort, with être). A separate, formal verb ressortir à ('to fall under the jurisdiction of') conjugates like finir (il ressortit). Faire ressortir a colour or detail means to bring it out or highlight it.

Examples

"Ces couleurs font ressortir tes yeux."

Natural Translation

Those colours bring out your eyes.

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