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harsh in French

harsh in French is dur, cruel, dure — harsh means unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.

harsh in French

dur
adj
cruel
adj
dure
adj
rude
adj
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
sévère
adj
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.

What does "harsh" mean?

  1. adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
    "Winters here are harsh, with temperatures well below freezing."
  2. adj Overly critical or unkind in tone.
    "Don't be so harsh — she was only trying to help."

harsh in a sentence

  • Winters here are harsh, with temperatures well below freezing.
  • The judge gave him a harsh sentence for a first offence.
  • Don't be so harsh — she was only trying to help.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "harsh" in French?

"harsh" in French is dur, cruel, dure. harsh means: Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.

How do you use "harsh" in a sentence?

Example: "Winters here are harsh, with temperatures well below freezing." In French, "harsh" is dur, cruel, dure.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "harsh": dur, cruel, dure, rude, sévère.

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