hardy

• Qualifie une personne ou une chose robuste, forte et capable de supporter des conditions difficiles.

Describes a person or thing that is robust, strong, and able to endure difficult conditions.

1. Robust and resilientB2formal

   Capable of enduring difficult conditions; strong and tough.

   Rustique et résistant

   • These plants are hardy enough to survive the winter frost.
   • The hardy explorers trekked through the desert without complaint.
   • She is a hardy individual who never gets sick.

   Synonymesdurableresilientrobustruggedsoundstalwartstrongsturdytoughvigorous

   Antonymesdelicatefragilefrailsensitivetenderweak

2. Bold or courageousB2formal

   Showing courage and determination in the face of adversity.

   hardi, courageux

   • The hardy soldiers defended the fort against all odds.
   • He made a hardy attempt to climb the mountain alone.
   • Her hardy spirit inspired everyone around her.

   Synonymesboldbravecourageousdaringintrepidpluckystoutheartedvaliant

   Antonymescowardlyfearfulspinelesstimid

• Nom désignant une personne ou une chose robuste, endurante et capable de résister à des conditions difficiles, souvent utilisé dans un contexte de résistance ou de durabilité.

A noun referring to a person or thing that is robust, sturdy, and capable of enduring difficult conditions, often used in contexts of resilience or durability.

1. C2formal

   A chisel or tool used by blacksmiths for cutting or shaping metal.

   Tranchet (outil de forgeron)

   • The blacksmith used a hardy to cut the red-hot iron bar.
   • He placed the metal on the anvil and struck it with a hardy.
   • The old hardy was worn down from years of use.