stiffness in French
stiffness in French is raideur, rigidité, inflexibilité — stiffness means the quality of being rigid or resistant to bending.
stiffness in French
raideur
Rigidity or a measure of rigidity.
rigidité
Rigidity or a measure of rigidity.
inflexibilité
Inflexibility or a measure of inflexibility.
raideur
Inelegance; a lack of relaxedness.
What does "stiffness" mean?
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noun The quality of being rigid or resistant to bending.
"Engineers test the stiffness of the beam before approving the design."
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noun Soreness or tightness in the muscles, often after unusual exercise.
"He woke up with stiffness in his legs after the long hike."
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noun A lack of ease or naturalness in manner or style.
"There was a certain stiffness to his speech that made the audience uneasy."
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stiffness in a sentence
- Engineers test the stiffness of the beam before approving the design.
- The stiffness of the new mattress took a while to get used to.
- He woke up with stiffness in his legs after the long hike.
- A hot bath can help ease muscle stiffness.
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What is "stiffness" in French?
"stiffness" in French is raideur, rigidité, inflexibilité. stiffness means: The quality of being rigid or resistant to bending.
How do you use "stiffness" in a sentence?
Example: "Engineers test the stiffness of the beam before approving the design." In French, "stiffness" is raideur, rigidité, inflexibilité.
Are there other ways to say "stiffness" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "stiffness": raideur, rigidité, inflexibilité.
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