Hard in French 🇫🇷

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Doux – Dur (Soft – Hard)

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dur info.

The French word “dur” translates to “hard” in English. To remember “dur,” you might think of it as something that’s “durable,” which is a cognate and means something that is hard and can last a long time.

Tips to remember “dur”:
1. Associate it with the English word “durable.”
2. Practice using it in sentences related to hardness or difficulty.
3. Create a mnemonic like “Don’t Underestimate Rock,” since rocks are hard, and “rock” sounds like “roc,” which is French for “rock.”

Explanations:
– In French, “dur” is an adjective that can describe physical hardness or the difficulty level of something.

Other words with the same meaning:
– “Difficile” (for difficulty)
– “Solide” (for physical solidity)
– “Ferme” (for firmness)

Alternate meanings/slang:
– As slang, “dur” can be used informally to mean that something is tough or difficult, similar to how one might use “hard” in English.

Example sentences:
1. Cette pierre est vraiment dur. (This rock is really hard.)
2. J’ai trouvé cet examen très dur. (I found that exam very difficult.)
3. Vivre sans toi, c’est trop dur. (Living without you is too hard.)

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dur info.

To remember the French word “dur,” it might help to think of the English word “durable,” which means something is sturdy or hard. The French “dur” also means “hard” and has a similar pronunciation to the English word. Additionally, you could visualize a “hard” diamond (which is durable) and remember that “diamond” in French is “diamant,” which sounds a bit like “dur.”

The primary meaning of “dur” in French is “hard” or “tough.” It can refer both to the physical hardness of an object and to the figurative difficulty of a situation. For instance, a “dur” material is one that’s hard to the touch, like concrete or steel. When used to describe a task or situation, “dur” implies that it is challenging or requires a lot of effort.

Other French words that can mean the same thing as “dur” depending on the context include “difficile” (difficult), “pénible” (painful or arduous), and “coriace” (tough, like tough meat or a tough person).

In slang, “dur” can be used to express that something is harsh or severe. For example, if someone is being particularly strict or unforgiving, you could say they are being “dur.” It can also express that something was tough to endure emotionally, like hearing bad news.

Here are a few example sentences using “dur”:
1. Ce matériau est très dur, il ne peut pas être coupé facilement. (This material is very hard, it cannot be cut easily.)
2. Cette épreuve a été très dure pour moi. (That was a very tough experience for me.)
3. Il travaille dur pour réussir ses examens. (He’s working hard to pass his exams.)
4. La vie peut être dure, mais il faut rester fort. (Life can be harsh, but one must stay strong.)
5. C’était un patron dur, mais juste. (He was a tough, but fair boss.)

Remember, the context in which “dur” is used will often give you clues about its intended meaning, whether it is describing the physical toughness of something, the difficulty of a task, or the strictness of a person.

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