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hard in French

hard in French is dur, dure, fort — hard means solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.

hard in French

dur
adj
dure
adj
(of water) High in dissolved chemical salts, especially those of calcium.
dur
adj
(of water) High in dissolved chemical salts, especially those of calcium.
fort
adj
(of drink or drugs) Strong.
difficile
adj
Difficult or requiring a lot of effort to do, understand, experience, or deal with.
dur
adj
Difficult or requiring a lot of effort to do, understand, experience, or deal with.
irréfutable
adj
Unquestionable; unequivocal.
dur
adv
(manner) With much force or effort.
durement
adv
(manner) With much force or effort.

What does "hard" mean?

  1. adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
    "Diamonds are famously the hardest naturally occurring material."
  2. adj Difficult; requiring a lot of effort, skill, or endurance.
    "The exam was much harder than anyone expected."
  3. adj Severe, harsh, or lacking sympathy.
    "He took a hard line with anyone who broke the rules."
  4. adv With a lot of force or effort.
    "She worked hard all summer to save enough for college."

hard in a sentence

  • Diamonds are famously the hardest naturally occurring material.
  • The bread had gone hard after sitting out overnight.
  • The exam was much harder than anyone expected.
  • It was hard to say goodbye after so many years together.

Similar words in French

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hard" in French?

"hard" in French is dur, dure, fort. hard means: Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.

How do you use "hard" in a sentence?

Example: "Diamonds are famously the hardest naturally occurring material." In French, "hard" is dur, dure, fort.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "hard": dur, dure, fort, difficile, irréfutable, durement.

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