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resort

UK
/rɪˈzɔːt/
US
/rɪˈzɔrt/

Translations

resortnoun
resorts
pl
UK
/rɪˈzɔːt/
US
/rɪˈzɔrt/
recoursDans l’expression « en dernier recours » ; solution adoptée dans une situation difficile.
As a last resort, they decided to sell their car to pay off the debt.
En dernier recours, ils ont décidé de vendre leur voiture pour rembourser la dette.
station touristique
The family decided to spend their summer vacation at a beach resort.
La famille a décidé de passer ses vacances d’été dans une station touristique balnéaire.
recoursDans l’expression « no resort but to » ; registre soutenu.
In times of financial difficulty, they had no resort but to ask for assistance from relatives.
En cas de difficultés financières, ils n’avaient d’autre recours que de demander de l’aide à leurs proches.
Additional translations
lieu de prédilectionSens fréquent de « lieu régulièrement fréquenté » ; plus naturel avec une nuance de fréquentation habituelle.
Synonyms
refuge
sanctuary
retreat
haven
getaway
destination
place
spot
resortverb
resorted
Past Simple
resorted
Past Participle
resorting
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈzɔːt/
US
/rɪˈzɔrt/
recourir à
When negotiations failed, they had to resort to legal action.
Lorsque les négociations ont échoué, ils ont dû recourir à une action en justice.
fréquenterSens habituel de fréquentation régulière d’un lieu.
Artists often resorted to the café to discuss their work.
Les artistes fréquentaient souvent le café pour discuter de leur travail.
Synonyms
fall back
use
utilize
revert
turn to
resortadjective
more resort
Comp.
most resort
Super.
UK
/rɪˈzɔːt/
US
/rɪˈzɔrt/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., "resort wear".
de villégiatureUsage surtout dans le domaine du tourisme et de la mode.
She packed her resort clothes for the trip.
Elle a emporté ses vêtements de villégiature pour le voyage.

Definitions

resortnoun
A place that is a popular destination for vacations or recreation, often offering accommodations and various amenities.
The family decided to spend their summer vacation at a beach resort.
The act of turning to something or someone for help or protection.
In times of financial difficulty, they had no resort but to ask for assistance from relatives.
A strategy or course of action that may be adopted in a difficult situation.
As a last resort, they decided to sell their car to pay off the debt.
A place that is frequently visited for a particular purpose, not necessarily for leisure or holidays.
The old pub became a regular resort for writers seeking inspiration.
resortverb
To turn to and adopt a strategy or course of action, especially an undesirable one, so as to resolve a difficult situation.
When negotiations failed, they had to resort to legal action.
To go or travel, especially regularly or habitually, to a particular place.
Artists often resorted to the café to discuss their work.
resortadjective
Relating to or suitable for a vacation resort.
She packed her resort clothes for the trip.
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