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    Raide (en. Steep)

    /ʁ ɛ d/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a body that has little or no flexibility.
    The metal is stiff and does not bend easily.
    Le métal est raide et ne se plie pas facilement.
    Refers to a person who is rigid in their opinions.
    He is rigid in his principles and never accepts a compromise.
    Il est raide dans ses principes et n'accepte jamais un compromis.
    Refers to terrain that is difficult to traverse.
    The path is steep and rugged; one must be careful.
    Le sentier est raide et escarpé, il faut faire attention.
    Refers to a movement lacking softness.
    His gesture was stiff and awkward.
    Son geste était raide et maladroit.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'raid', meaning 'rigid'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    as stiff as justice
    Very strict or rigid.
    raide comme la justice
    to be on edge
    To be very tense or stressed.
    avoir les nerfs raides
    to be stiff with worry
    To be extremely anxious.
    être raide d'inquiétude
    to walk stiffly
    To walk in a stiff or inflexible manner.
    marcher raide

    Related Words

    stiffness
    State of being stiff.
    raideur
    to stiffen
    To make something stiff.
    raider
    raid
    A steep ascent or intense effort.
    raïd

    Slang Meanings

    Extremely bad or difficult.
    That movie was really tough.
    Ce film était vraiment raide.
    Gives a strong impression, often used negatively.
    This music is stiff; it doesn't go over well.
    Cette musique est raide, elle ne passe pas.