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hard

UK
/hɑːd/
US
/hɑrd/

Translations

hardadjective
harder
Comp.
hardest
Super.
UK
/hɑːd/
US
/hɑrd/
inflexiblePour une attitude, une position ou un comportement.
She was known for her hard stance on environmental issues.
Elle était connue pour sa position inflexible sur les questions environnementales.
fortSurtout pour les boissons alcoolisées.
He preferred hard liquor over beer.
Il préférait les alcools forts à la bière.
The hard surface of the table made it ideal for writing.
La surface dure de la table la rendait idéale pour écrire.
dureSe dit surtout de l’eau.
Hard water can leave deposits on glassware.
L’eau dure peut laisser des dépôts sur la vaisselle en verre.
The math problem was hard, but she eventually solved it.
Le problème de maths était difficile, mais elle l’a finalement résolu.
Additional translations
sévèreEmploi figuré pour une qualité ou un effet rude, sévère.
Synonyms
rigorous
challenging
strenuous
arduous
tough
difficult
harsh
solid
stiff
firm
Antonyms
soft
easy
hardadverb
UK
/hɑːd/
US
/hɑrd/
durEmploi courant après un verbe.
She worked hard to finish the project on time.
Elle a travaillé dur pour terminer le projet à temps.
Additional translations
durementDans le sens de manière rude ou sévère.
intensémentPour une action ou un phénomène avec intensité.
Synonyms
intensely
difficultly
severely
strongly
firmly
hardnoun
hards
pl
UK
/hɑːd/
US
/hɑrd/
caleTerme nautique.
The fishermen dragged the dinghy up onto the hard before the tide came in.
Les pêcheurs ont tiré le canot sur la cale avant que la marée ne monte.

Definitions

hardadjective
Solid, firm, and resistant to pressure; not easily broken, bent, or pierced.
The hard surface of the table made it ideal for writing.
Difficult to do or understand; requiring a lot of effort or skill.
The math problem was hard, but she eventually solved it.
Harsh or severe in effect or quality.
The hard truth was difficult for him to accept.
Strongly alcoholic.
He preferred hard liquor over beer.
Unyielding or inflexible in attitude or behavior.
She was known for her hard stance on environmental issues.
Containing a high concentration of dissolved mineral salts, especially calcium and magnesium (of water).
Hard water can leave deposits on glassware.
hardadverb
With a great deal of effort or force.
She worked hard to finish the project on time.
With difficulty or requiring a lot of effort.
He thought hard about the decision he had to make.
In a severe or harsh manner.
The critics came down hard on the new play.
With great intensity or energy.
The rain was falling hard, making it difficult to see the road.
hardnoun
A firm or paved beach, slipway, or landing place used for launching or hauling boats.
The fishermen dragged the dinghy up onto the hard before the tide came in.
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