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/ʁe.zɔ.ly/

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Translation

resolute, determined

Word origin

The past participle of résoudre, from Latin resolvere ('to loosen, to settle'). English 'resolute' and 'resolve' come from the same verb.

Origin
Latin
Root
resolvere
English cognates
resolute, resolve

Grammar

Femininerésolue
Masc pluralrésolus
Fem pluralrésolues

Examples

.

He is determined to leave tomorrow morning.

l' .

She looked resolute and calm.

.

These resolute men changed the country.

surpris .

His resolute tone surprised everybody.

.

I am determined never to lie again.

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This word is part of lesson 55.