ressort
Meanings
Noun
1. resilience, elasticity (dated)
2. spring (coiled device)
3. spirit, energy
4. motive, motivation (literary)
5. jurisdiction, responsibility, remit (law)
Examples2
Ce n'est pas de mon ressort.
That's not within my remit.
Cet unique ressort supporte tout le poids de la voiture.
That one spring carries the whole weight of the car.