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    Raideur (en. Stiffness)

    /ʁɛ.dœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of a body or object that is rigid.
    The stiffness of this metal makes it a good material for construction.
    La raideur de ce métal en fait un bon matériau pour la construction.
    Difficulty in moving or changing position.
    She feels stiffness in her muscles after training.
    Elle ressent une raideur dans ses muscles après l'entraînement.
    The rigid and inflexible nature of a person or attitude.
    His stiffness in discussions prevented him from finding a compromise.
    Sa raideur dans les discussions l'a empêché de trouver un compromis.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French 'raide' meaning rigid, with the suffix '-eur'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the stiffness
    to be rigid, austere, or severe in one's manners.
    avoir la raideur
    stiffness of character
    rigidity in behaviors or attitudes.
    raideur de caractère
    muscle stiffness
    excessive tension in the muscles, often after exertion.
    raideur musculaire

    Related Words

    stiff
    That which is rigid or inflexible.
    raide
    muscle stiffness
    Tension and pain caused by physical exertion.
    raideur musculaire
    rigidity
    Quality of being rigid.
    rigidité

    Slang Meanings

    To feel stiff after a long period of confinement.
    After this long trip, I have a stiffness that prevents me from moving.
    Après ce long voyage, j'ai une raideur qui m'empêche de bouger.
    To be too serious or not know how to have fun.
    Stop being so stiff, let yourself go once in a while!
    Arrête d'être si raide, laisse-toi aller une fois de temps en temps !