Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Rigoureux (en. Rigorous)

    /ʁiɡuʁø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    One that conforms exactly to rules, laws, or principles.
    The teacher is rigorous in the assessment of the work.
    Le professeur est rigoureux dans l'évaluation des travaux.
    One that is severe, austere.
    The climate of this region is rigorous in winter.
    Le climat de cette région est rigoureux en hiver.
    One that requires intense effort or a high degree of concentration.
    Scientific research requires a rigorous approach.
    La recherche scientifique nécessite une approche rigoureuse.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'rigor', meaning 'coldness, hardness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be rigorous
    To act with severity or in strict adherence to norms.
    être rigoureux
    rigorous rules
    Standards that must be applied with strictness.
    règles rigoureuses
    rigorous method
    A systematic and precise way of proceeding.
    méthode rigoureuse

    Related Words

    rigidity
    The character of what is rigid, inflexible.
    rigidité
    rigorous
    Feminine form of rigorous.
    rigoureuse
    rigor
    It is the requirement of seriousness and precision.
    rigueur

    Slang Meanings

    Severe or strict in a friendly context.
    He was a bit rigorous about the schedule, but it was for our own good.
    Il a été un peu rigoureux sur les horaires, mais c'était pour notre bien.
    Excessively demanding, often in a humorous way.
    This teacher is too rigorous; it feels like she wants to give us a final exam every day!
    Cette prof est trop rigoureuse, on dirait qu'elle veut nous faire passer un examen final tous les jours !