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    Rigide (en. Rigid)

    /ʁi.ʒid/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which does not bend or deform easily.
    The metal is rigid and does not bend.
    Le métal est rigide et ne se courbe pas.
    Lacking flexibility or suppleness in ideas or behaviors.
    His way of thinking is very rigid.
    Sa manière de penser est très rigide.
    Said of a person who is inflexible in their principles.
    He has rigid values and does not tolerate disobedience.
    Il a des valeurs rigides et ne tolère pas la désobéissance.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rigidus', derived from 'rigere' which means 'to be stiff'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a rigid mindset
    To be closed to new ideas or opinions.
    avoir l'esprit rigide
    rigid position
    An inflexible position in a debate or negotiation.
    position rigide

    Related Words

    rigidity
    Quality of a thing that is rigid; characteristic of something that is not supple.
    rigidité
    stiffness
    Characteristic of what is rigid; lack of flexibility.
    rigideur

    Slang Meanings

    To be a person who never has fun.
    He is so rigid, he doesn't even know how to joke.
    Il est tellement rigide, il ne sait même pas plaisanter.
    To have strict rules.
    The teacher is rigid, he allows no room for maneuver.
    Le prof est rigide, il ne laisse aucune marge de manœuvre.