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
cruel
dure
rude
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
sévère
Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
What does "harsh" mean?
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adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
"The harsh desert sun made it almost impossible to work outside at noon."
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adj Overly critical or unkind in tone.
"I thought his comments on her essay were far too harsh."
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harsh in a sentence
- The harsh desert sun made it almost impossible to work outside at noon.
- Winters here are harsh, with temperatures well below freezing.
- I thought his comments on her essay were far too harsh.
- She regretted her harsh words as soon as she saw his face.
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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: "The harsh desert sun made it almost impossible to work outside at noon." 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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