verb

résoudre

solve · resolve

Trouver une réponse ou une solution à un problème ou une difficulté.

The French verb "résoudre" means "to solve," "to resolve," or "to work out" a problem, a question, or a conflict. It refers to the action of finding a solution or answer to something that is difficult or unclear.

Examples of use:

Résoudre un problème = to solve a problem.
Résoudre une équation = to solve an equation.
Résoudre un conflit = to resolve a conflict.

Synonyms and differences:

Trouver: Means "to find," and can sometimes overlap with "résoudre" but is more general. "Trouver une solution" means to find a solution, but "résoudre" emphasizes the process of solving or concluding a problem.
Solutionner: Rarely used in everyday speech, but it also means "to solve" or "to resolve," often used in technical or formal contexts.
Clarifier: Means "to clarify" or "make clear" rather than "solve," so it refers more to making something understandable instead of finding a solution.
Réglér: Means "to settle" or "to resolve," often used for dealing with issues or disputes, but less about mathematical problems.

Summary:
"Résoudre" is specifically used when referring to effectively finding a solution to difficulties, whether intellectual (problems/questions) or practical (conflicts). It is more formal and precise than simply "trouver" and is quite common both in spoken and written French.