grit in French
grit in French is gravillon, cran, grincer — grit means small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.
grit in French
gravillon
A collection of hard small materials, such as dirt, ground stone, debris from sandblasting or other such grinding, or swarf from metalworking.
cran
(idiomatic) Strength of mind; courage or fearlessness; fortitude.
grincer
Apparently only in grit one's teeth: to clench, particularly in reaction to pain or anger.
What does "grit" mean?
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noun Small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.
"Grit from the road covered the windshield after the storm."
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noun Courage, determination, and mental toughness in the face of difficulty.
"It took real grit for her to finish the marathon on an injured knee."
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verb To clench (the teeth), especially to endure pain or push through difficulty.
"He gritted his teeth and kept running through the pain."
grit in a sentence
- Grit from the road covered the windshield after the storm.
- It took real grit for her to finish the marathon on an injured knee.
- He gritted his teeth and kept running through the pain.
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "grit" in French?
"grit" in French is gravillon, cran, grincer. grit means: Small, hard particles such as sand, dirt, or grime.
How do you use "grit" in a sentence?
Example: "Grit from the road covered the windshield after the storm." In French, "grit" is gravillon, cran, grincer.
Are there other ways to say "grit" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "grit": gravillon, cran, grincer.
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