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    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.