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    Duré (en. Hard)

    /dy.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes something that is persistent or lasts for a long time.
    This friendship lasted for many years.
    Cette amitié a duré pendant de nombreuses années.
    That experiences resistance or solidity.
    This piece of furniture is made from durable wood.
    Ce meuble est fabriqué dans un bois duré.
    Relating to a situation that does not change quickly.
    The results of this test lasted several months.
    Les résultats de ce test ont duré plusieurs mois.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'duratus', which means 'lasted, made hard'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lasted over time
    which has continuity or persistence over an extended period.
    duré dans le temps
    weighed and measured
    which has been carefully considered or evaluated.
    duré et pesé
    lasted without interruption
    which has not been interrupted throughout its entire duration.
    duré sans interruption
    twice as long
    which took twice as long as expected.
    deux fois plus duré

    Related Words

    durability
    Characteristic of what is solid or resistant.
    durabilité
    hardening
    Process by which something becomes hard.
    durcissement

    Slang Meanings

    Something extremely difficult.
    This test was tough; I have never struggled so much.
    Ce test était duré, je n'ai jamais autant galéré.
    Describes a complicated situation.
    The situation is becoming complicated; we need to act quickly.
    La situation devient duré, il va falloir agir vite.