Dure (en. Hard)

/dyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is firm to the touch.
The stone is hard.
La pierre est dure.
Which is difficult to bear or endure.
This work period is really hard.
Cette période de travail est vraiment dure.
Which is severe, rigid.
He had a hard upbringing.
Il avait une éducation dure.
Which withstands shocks or wear.
This fabric is very hard to tear.
Ce tissu est très dur à la déchirure.
Said of a painful or unpleasant situation.
I went through a hard time in my life.
J'ai traversé une période dure dans ma vie.

Etymology

From Latin 'durus', meaning 'hard', 'rough'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be hard in business
To be strict and ruthless in the business field.
être dur en affaires
the hard way
In an austere or difficult manner.
à la dure
hard as a rock
Very resistant.
dur comme la pierre

Related Words

durability
The quality of what is durable, resistant, and stable over time.
durabilité
hardening
The act of making something harder.
durcissement
to harden
To make harder or more resistant.
endurcir

Slang Meanings

Tough against pain
He is really tough against pain, he never gets down.
Il est vraiment dur au mal, il ne se laisse jamais abattre.
Harsh reality
The harsh reality of life hit me that day.
La dure réalité de la vie m'a frappé ce jour-là.