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    Durs (en. Hard)

    dyʁ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a substance that is rigid and does not deform easily.
    Concrete is a hard material.
    Le béton est un matériau dur.
    Refers to something that requires a lot of effort to accomplish.
    End-of-year exams are often hard.
    Les examens de fin d'année sont souvent durs.
    Refers to a person who is strict or severe.
    He is hard on his students.
    Il est dur avec ses élèves.
    Refers to a challenging and difficult situation.
    She is going through a hard time in her life.
    Elle traverse une période dure dans sa vie.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'durus', which means 'hard, rigid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heavy and hard
    Refers to something very heavy and difficult to carry.
    lourd et dur
    tough as nails
    Refers to a stubborn person or someone with a strong character.
    dur à cuire
    hard times
    Difficult period.
    temps durs

    Related Words

    durability
    The ability of a material to resist wear or aging.
    durabilité
    hardness
    The property of a body to resist deformation.
    dureté
    to harden
    To make something harder or more rigid.
    endurcir

    Slang Meanings

    Hard as iron
    He is hard as iron about his principles.
    Il est dur comme fer sur ses principes.
    Hard to accept
    It's a hard truth to accept.
    C'est une vérité dure à accepter.