resolution

résolution, définition

Quantité de détails d'une image ou d'un écran, souvent mesurée en pixels.

En anglais simple : The amount of detail in a picture or on a screen, often measured in pixels.

• This screen has a high resolution.
• I reduced the resolution of the photo.
• What resolution does your camera offer?

Synonymes : definition

Expressions courantes : high resolution, low resolution, screen resolution, print resolution

résolution

Décision officielle prise par un groupe, souvent par un vote.

En anglais simple : An official decision made by a group, often by voting.

• The committee passed a resolution.
• Members voted against the proposed resolution.
• The assembly adopted three resolutions yesterday.

Comment l'utiliser : resolution to do something (The council passed a resolution to protect the park.)

Synonymes : decision, motion

Expressions courantes : pass a resolution, adopt a resolution, draft resolution

résolution, règlement

Fin d'un désaccord ou d'une situation difficile grâce à une solution acceptable pour tous.

En anglais simple : The ending of a disagreement or difficult situation by finding an answer everyone can accept.

• Both sides want a peaceful resolution.
• The talks led to the resolution of their dispute.
• She teaches conflict resolution at a local school.

Comment l'utiliser : resolution of something (They welcomed the resolution of the dispute.); resolution to something (We need a peaceful resolution to this conflict.)

Synonymes : settlement, solution

Expressions courantes : conflict resolution, peaceful resolution, resolution of something

bonne résolution

Décision ferme de faire quelque chose ou de changer une habitude, comme une promesse faite à soi-même.

En anglais simple : A firm decision or promise to yourself to do something or change your behavior.

• My resolution is to eat more vegetables.
• She made a resolution to stop smoking.
• Have you kept any of your New Year’s resolutions?

Comment l'utiliser : resolution to do something (My resolution to walk every day lasted a month.)

Synonymes : resolve, pledge

Expressions courantes : make a resolution, keep a resolution, New Year’s resolution

détermination, fermeté

Force qui permet de continuer ses efforts ou de maintenir sa décision malgré les difficultés.

En anglais simple : The strength to keep trying or stay with your decision when things are difficult.

• She faced the danger with resolution.
• His resolution never weakened during the long journey.
• They admired her quiet resolution in difficult times.

Synonymes : determination, resolve, firmness

Contraires : indecision

Expressions courantes : firm resolution, unwavering resolution, with resolution