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harden

UK
/ˈhɑːdən/
US
/ˈhɑrdən/
harden off

Translations

hardenverb
hardened
Past Simple
hardened
Past Participle
hardening
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɑːdən/
US
/ˈhɑrdən/
se raffermirSe dit d’une résolution, d’une opinion ou d’un sentiment qui devient plus ferme.
His resolve to finish the marathon hardened with each passing mile.
Sa résolution de terminer le marathon s'est raffermie à chaque kilomètre parcouru.
se raffermirEn économie et en finance, pour des prix, marchés ou taux qui redeviennent plus fermes.
Share prices hardened during afternoon trading.
Les cours des actions se sont raffermis pendant les échanges de l'après-midi.
The judge's attitude began to harden as the trial progressed.
L'attitude du juge s'est durcie au fur et à mesure que le procès avançait.
The clay will harden if left out in the sun.
L'argile durcira si on la laisse au soleil.
Additional translations
s'aguerrirS’emploie surtout pour une personne qui devient plus résistante aux conditions difficiles.
Synonyms
strengthen
cement
fortify
solidify
set
thicken
stiffen
freeze
congeal
Antonyms
soften

Definitions

hardenverb
To make or become hard or harder.
The clay will harden if left out in the sun.
To make or become more severe or less sympathetic.
The judge's attitude began to harden as the trial progressed.
To become more determined or resolute.
His resolve to finish the marathon hardened with each passing mile.
To make or become more resistant to difficult conditions.
The soldiers were trained to harden themselves against the harsh weather.
(of prices, markets, or rates) To rise or become firmer after a period of weakness.
Share prices hardened during afternoon trading.
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