tough in French
tough in French is dur — tough means strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
tough in French
dur
(of questions, etc.) Difficult or demanding.
What does "tough" mean?
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adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
"These work boots are made from tough leather."
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adjective Difficult to cut or chew, describing food.
"The steak was overcooked and tough."
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adjective Physically or mentally hardy; able to endure difficulty.
"You have to be tough to survive a winter that cold."
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adjective Difficult or demanding, describing a situation, task, or question.
"That was a tough exam."
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tough in a sentence
- These work boots are made from tough leather.
- The steak was overcooked and tough.
- You have to be tough to survive a winter that cold.
- She stayed tough through months of gruelling training.
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What is "tough" in French?
"tough" in French is dur. tough means: Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
How do you use "tough" in a sentence?
Example: "These work boots are made from tough leather." In French, "tough" is dur.
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