grit

• Nom désignant de petites particules dures de sable ou de pierre, ou, au sens figuré, le courage, la détermination et la force de caractère.

A noun referring to small, loose particles of sand or stone, or figuratively to courage, resolve, and strength of character.

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1. Small particles of sand or stoneB1formal

   Tiny, hard particles of sand, dirt, or stone.

   Grains de sable ou de pierre

   • There was grit in my shoe after walking on the beach.
   • The wind blew grit into our eyes.
   • The road was covered in grit after the storm.

   Synonymesdebrisdirtdustgravelsand

2. Courage and determinationB2informal

   Strength of character; courage and resolve to keep going despite difficulties.

   Courage et détermination

   • She showed true grit by finishing the marathon despite her injury.
   • It takes grit to start your own business.
   • His grit and perseverance helped him overcome many obstacles.

   Synonymesbackbonecouragedeterminationfortitudemettleperseverancepluckresolvespunktenacity

   Antonymescowardicespinelessnesstimidityweakness

• Verbe désignant le fait de serrer ou de grincer des dents, souvent par détermination ou en réponse à la douleur ou aux difficultés.

A verb used to indicate the act of clenching or grinding one's teeth together, often in determination or in response to pain or difficulty.

1. Clench teethB2formal

   To press or grind the teeth together tightly, often in anger, determination, or pain.

   Serrer les dents

   • He gritted his teeth as the doctor stitched his wound.
   • She gritted her teeth and lifted the heavy box.
   • The runner gritted his teeth and pushed through the final mile.

   Synonymesclenchgnashgrategrind

2. Spread gritB2formal

   To spread small, rough particles (like sand or gravel) on a surface, typically to improve traction.

   sabler

   • The workers gritted the icy road to prevent accidents.
   • They gritted the driveway after the snowstorm.
   • The city crew gritted the sidewalks early in the morning.

   Synonymesgravelsand

   Antonymespolishsmooth