résoudre

Senses

1. 1.

   to solve

   to find an answer or solution to a problem

2. 2.

   to resolve

   to settle or bring to an end (a dispute, conflict, or difficulty)

3. 3.

   to determine

   to decide firmly or make a resolution to do something

4. 4.

   to break down

   to separate into component parts (technical or formal usage)

Examples

• "Je dois résoudre cette équation mathématique avant demain."

  I have to solve this math equation by tomorrow.

• "Les deux pays ont finalement résolu leur conflit par la diplomatie."

  The two countries finally resolved their conflict through diplomacy.

• "Elle s'est résolue à partir malgré ses doutes."

  She steeled herself to leave despite her doubts.

Usage

Common in academic and professional contexts for problem-solving. The past participle 'résolu' is often used as an adjective meaning 'resolute' or 'determined'. The reflexive form 'se résoudre à' means 'to bring oneself to do' or 'to resign oneself to'.