firmness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est ferme, pouvant décrire la densité physique d'une matière, la détermination ou la stabilité émotionnelle, ou encore la solidité d'une situation.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being firm, which can describe physical solidity, emotional resolve, or stability.

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1. Muscle tone of healthy tissueB2formalmedical

   The quality of muscle tissue being firm and well-conditioned.

   tonicité musculaire

   • The athlete's muscle firmness is a result of regular training.
   • Physical therapy helps restore firmness to injured tissue.
   • Doctors check the firmness of the muscle to assess recovery.

   Synonymesmuscle tonetightnesstonetonus

   Antonymesflabbinessloosenesssoftness

2. Trait of being resoluteB2formal

   The quality or state of being determined and unyielding in one’s decisions or actions.

   Fermeté (résolution)

   • She handled the negotiations with firmness and clarity.
   • His firmness of purpose inspired the whole team.
   • The leader showed firmness in sticking to her principles.

   Synonymesconstancydeterminationfortitudegritmettleperseveranceresolutionresolvesteadfastnesstenacity

   Antonymesindecisionirresolutionvacillationwaveringweakness

3. Unyielding to the touchB1formal

   The property of something that is resistant to pressure and does not give way easily.

   Fermeté (résistance au toucher)

   • The mattress’s firmness keeps the spine properly aligned.
   • I preferred the sofa with a little more firmness.
   • Test the firmness of the fruit before buying it.

   Synonymeshardnessresistancerigiditysoliditystiffnesstoughness

   Antonymesflexibilitypliabilitysoftness

4. Steady or immovably fixed in placeB1formal

   The quality of being securely attached or stable, not easily moved or shaken.

   Fermeté

   • The firmness of the foundation ensures the building’s safety.
   • Check the firmness of the ladder before climbing.
   • The cabinet was attached with screws for added firmness.

   Synonymesfixednessimmovabilitysecurenesssoliditystabilitysteadiness

   Antonymesinstabilityloosenessshakinessunsteadinessweakness