rémanence

On observe une faible rémanence après l'éclair lumineux.
We observe a faint afterimage after the flash of light.
La rémanence de l'image brouille le mouvement à l'écran.
The image persistence blurs motion on the screen.
Ce parfum a une rémanence étonnante.
This fragrance has surprising persistence.
La rémanence de ce souvenir colore son récit.
The lingering effect of that memory colours her account.
La rémanence magnétique subsiste après le retrait du champ.
Magnetic remanence remains after the field is removed.

Similar words

persistance

survivance

prolongement

La rémanence de l'image brouille le mouvement à l'écran.
The image persistence blurs motion on the screen.
La rémanence magnétique subsiste après le retrait du champ.
Magnetic remanence remains after the field is removed.
On observe une faible rémanence après l'éclair lumineux.
We observe a faint afterimage after the flash of light.
Ce parfum a une rémanence étonnante.
This fragrance has surprising persistence.
La rémanence de ce souvenir colore son récit.
The lingering effect of that memory colours her account.

persistance

survivance

prolongement

From Latin remanere, “to remain”, through the older French verb remanoir.

What is rémanence?

An effect that persists after its cause is gone.

Can a screen show rémanence?

Yes, a previous image may briefly remain visible.

Is it limited to vision?

No, the word also occurs in physics and figurative writing.

Is rémanence feminine?

Yes, French says une rémanence.

How is it pronounced?

It is pronounced /ʁemanɑ̃s/.

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