hard

• Décrit quelque chose de solide, résistant et difficile à casser ou à plier ; est également utilisé pour qualifier ce qui est difficile à faire ou à comprendre.

Describes something that is solid, firm, and not easily broken or bent; also used to describe something that is difficult to do or understand.

1. Firm and solidA1formal

   Not easily broken, bent, or pierced; solid and firm to the touch.

   Dur, ferme et solide

   • The ground is hard after the frost.
   • She sat on the hard wooden bench.
   • The diamond is one of the hardest materials known.

   Synonymescompactdensefirminflexiblerigidsolidstiffstrongtoughunyielding

   Antonymesflexiblepliablesofttenderyielding

2. DifficultA1formal

   Requiring a lot of effort, skill, or intelligence to do or understand.

   difficile

   • The math exam was very hard.
   • It's hard to learn a new language quickly.
   • He found the job hard but rewarding.

   Synonymesarduousburdensomechallengingdemandingdifficultexactingformidablelaboriousonerousrigorousstrenuoustaxingtoughtrying

   Antonymeseasyeffortlessfacilesimpletrivial

3. Full of effortA2formal

   Involving a lot of physical or mental effort.

   difficile (plein d'effort)

   • She did hard work in the garden all day.
   • He is a hard worker and never complains.
   • Running a marathon is hard work.

   Synonymesarduousbackbreakingdemandingdifficultexhaustinggruelinglaboriousstrenuoustiringtough

   Antonymeseasyeffortlesslightsimpletrivial

4. Severe or harshB1formal

   Unpleasant, strict, or difficult to deal with.

   sévère, dur

   • The winter was hard for the farmers.
   • He gave her a hard look.
   • The teacher was hard on the students who didn't study.

   Synonymesdifficultgrimharshoppressiverigorousseveresternstricttoughunrelenting

   Antonymeseasygentlekindlenientmildsoft

5. Using forceA2informal

   Done with a lot of force or energy.

   avec force

   • He gave the ball a hard kick.
   • She hit the table hard with her fist.
   • The wind blew hard all night.

   Synonymesforcefulheavyintensemightypowerfulstrongvigorousviolent

   Antonymesgentlelightmildsoft

• Adverbe signifiant « avec beaucoup d'effort, de force ou d'intensité ». Il décrit la manière d'accomplir une action avec énergie ou difficulté. La forme est identique à l'adjectif et ne porte pas la terminaison -ment.

An adverb meaning 'with a great deal of effort, force, or intensity.' It is used to describe the manner of an action performed with energy or difficulty. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. With great effort or intensityA2formal

   In a way that requires a lot of physical or mental effort.

   avec effort

   • She worked hard to finish the project on time.
   • He tried hard to solve the puzzle.
   • They fought hard for their rights.

   Synonymesarduouslydiligentlyearnestlyenergeticallyindustriouslyintenselylaboriouslypersistentlystrenuouslyvigorously

   Antonymeseasilylightly

2. With force or violenceA2formal

   In a forceful or violent manner.

   avec force

   • He hit the ball hard.
   • The rain fell hard against the window.
   • She slammed the door hard.

   Synonymesfiercelyforcefullystronglyviolently

   Antonymesgentlylightlymildly

3. To a great degreeB1informal

   Used to emphasize the extent or degree of an action.

   avec intensité

   • He laughed hard at the joke.
   • She was thinking hard about the problem.
   • They partied hard all night.

   Synonymesearnestlyforcefullyintenselyseverelystrenuouslystronglyvigorously