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gritty in French

gritty in French is graveleux, déterminé, résolu — gritty means containing or covered with sand-like particles.

gritty in French

graveleux
adj
Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.
déterminé
adj
Spirited; resolute; unyielding.
résolu
adj
Spirited; resolute; unyielding.

What does "gritty" mean?

  1. adj Containing or covered with sand-like particles.
    "The gritty sand stuck to their feet all day at the beach."
  2. adj Tough, determined, and unwilling to give up.
    "She's known for her gritty performances under pressure."
  3. adj Portraying harsh, unglamorized reality, especially in film or fiction.
    "The movie offered a gritty look at life in the city's poorest neighborhoods."

gritty in a sentence

  • The gritty sand stuck to their feet all day at the beach.
  • She's known for her gritty performances under pressure.
  • The movie offered a gritty look at life in the city's poorest neighborhoods.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gritty" in French?

"gritty" in French is graveleux, déterminé, résolu. gritty means: Containing or covered with sand-like particles.

How do you use "gritty" in a sentence?

Example: "The gritty sand stuck to their feet all day at the beach." In French, "gritty" is graveleux, déterminé, résolu.

Are there other ways to say "gritty" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "gritty": graveleux, déterminé, résolu.

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