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ressemblant

lifelike

adjective ruh-sahm-BLAN Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Also means

resembling (the subject)

Usage Note

Ressemblant describes a portrait, photograph, or imitation that closely resembles its subject — un portrait très ressemblant means 'a very good likeness'. The feminine form is ressemblante. It is less commonly used as a general adjective and tends to appear specifically about visual representations. The related noun ressemblance (f) and verb ressembler à ('to resemble') are both high-frequency words.

Examples

"Ce portrait est très ressemblant."

Natural Translation

This portrait is a very good likeness.

Literal Translation

This portrait is very resembling.

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