Robuste (en. Robust)

/ʁo.byst/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a person or thing that possesses great physical strength or good constitution.

This athlete is very robust and can lift heavy loads.

Cet athlète est très robuste et peut soulever de lourdes charges.

Capable of withstanding difficult conditions or trials.

This plant is robust and can survive in arid environments.

Cette plante est robuste et peut survivre dans des environnements arides.

Showing good durability over time, which is sustainable.

This piece of furniture is robust and won't easily get damaged.

Ce meuble est robuste et ne s'abîmera pas facilement.

Describes a taste or color that is rich and intense.

This wine has a robust flavor and a lot of character.

Ce vin a un goût robuste et plein de caractère.

From Latin 'robustus', derived from 'robur', meaning oak or strength.

a robust man

a man who is physically strong and healthy.

un homme robuste

a robust construction

a structure built to last and support significant loads.

une construction robuste

to have robust health

to have good health and be resistant to diseases.

avoir une santé robuste

robustness

Characteristic of being robust.

robustesse

robustly

In a robust, solid manner.

robustement

to strengthen

To make more robust.

robustifier

To be fit

He is so robust that he could run a marathon without a problem.

Il est si robuste qu'il pourrait courir un marathon sans problème.

To have muscle

This engine is robust; it really has power on the road.

Ce moteur est robuste, il a vraiment du coffre sur la route.