La résilience
Example: La résilience face aux épreuves forge souvent un caractère solide.
Definition
"La résilience" refers to the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and adapt well in the face of adversity, stress, or trauma. It often describes emotional strength that enables people to overcome challenges and maintain mental well-being.
Etymology
The word "la résilience" originates from the Latin word 'resilire,' meaning 'to spring back' or 'to recoil.' It was adopted into French to describe the ability to bounce back, much like a material that returns to its original shape after being stretched or compressed.
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"La résilience" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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