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tough

/tʌf/

Translations

toughadjective

tougher

Comp.

toughest

Super.

/tʌf/

sévèreSe dit d’une personne, d’une méthode ou d’une discipline exigeante et peu indulgente.

The coach is known for his tough training sessions that push athletes to their limits.

L’entraîneur est connu pour ses séances d’entraînement sévères qui poussent les athlètes à leurs limites.

robusteSe dit d’un objet ou d’une matière solide, résistante, qui supporte bien l’usure.

The tough fabric of the jacket made it perfect for hiking in rough terrain.

Le tissu robuste de la veste la rendait parfaite pour la randonnée en terrain accidenté.

endurantSe dit d’une personne capable de supporter la douleur, l’effort ou l’adversité.

She is a tough competitor who never gives up, no matter how challenging the situation.

C’est une compétitrice endurante qui n’abandonne jamais, quelle que soit la difficulté de la situation.

difficileEmploi courant pour une situation, une tâche ou un examen.

The exam was tough, but I managed to pass with a lot of hard work.

L’examen était difficile, mais j’ai réussi à le valider grâce à beaucoup de travail.

Synonyms

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toughnoun

toughs

/tʌf/

durFamilier. Désigne un homme fort, résistant, impressionnant physiquement ou moralement.

The boxer was known as a tough in the ring, never backing down from a challenge.

Le boxeur était connu comme un dur sur le ring, ne reculant jamais devant un défi.

Additional translations

voyouSe dit d’une personne brutale ou violente, souvent dans un contexte criminel ou de rue.

Synonyms

tough guy

toughinterjection

Used informally to express lack of sympathy or resignation.

tant pisExprime une indifférence sèche ou une résignation sans sympathie.

"You forgot the deadline? Tough!"

"Tu as oublié la date limite ? Tant pis !"

Synonyms

tough luck

too bad

oh well

that's life

bummer

sucks

so what

shame

Definitions

toughadjective

Strong and durable; not easily broken or worn out.

The tough fabric of the jacket made it perfect for hiking in rough terrain.

Able to endure hardship or pain; resilient.

She is a tough competitor who never gives up, no matter how challenging the situation.

Difficult to deal with or do.

The exam was tough, but I managed to pass with a lot of hard work.

Strict or severe in nature.

The coach is known for his tough training sessions that push athletes to their limits.

toughnoun

A person who is strong and resilient, often in a physical or emotional sense.

The boxer was known as a tough in the ring, never backing down from a challenge.

A rough or violent person, often involved in criminal activities.

The neighborhood was notorious for being home to several toughs who intimidated the locals.

toughinterjection

Used to indicate that one has no sympathy for someone’s misfortune; an expression of dismissive resignation.

"You forgot the deadline? Tough!"