Le ressort
Example: Le ressort dans la montre assure le mouvement précis.
Definition
"Le ressort" is a mechanical component made of coiled metal that stores and releases energy to create movement or absorb shock, commonly used in devices such as watches to ensure precise motion.
Etymology
The word "le ressort" comes from the Old French verb 'ressortir', meaning 'to spring back' or 'to jump out'. Originally, it described the action of springing, which perfectly reflects the function of a spring as a device that returns to its original shape after being compressed or stretched.
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"Le ressort" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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