Dura (en. Hard)
/dyʁa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is solid, resistant.
This piece of furniture is made from a dura material.
Ce meuble est fait d'un matériau dura.
Which requires great effort or is challenging.
The work was of a dura intensity.
Le travail était d'une dura intensité.
Hard, severe.
He has a dura character when things are not going well.
Il a un caractère dura lorsque les choses ne vont pas bien.
Etymology
From the Latin word 'durus' meaning 'hard' or 'rough'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to fight in a dura world
to struggle against difficult challenges.
se battre dans un monde dura
a dura period
a challenging phase of life.
une période dura
it's a dura experience
it's a difficult experience.
c'est une dura expérience
Related Words
hard
Quality of that which is difficult or resistant.
dur
durability
Ability to withstand wear or aging.
durabilité
Slang Meanings
Heavy, difficult.
This task is really dura.
Cette tâche est vraiment dura.
Challenging on an emotional level.
Losing a friend is dura.
Perdre un ami, c'est dura.