rigorous

• Décrit quelque chose qui est extrêmement minutieux, attentif et strict, souvent dans le contexte de règles, de procédures ou d'études académiques.

Describes something that is extremely thorough, careful, and strict, often in the context of rules, procedures, or academic study.

1. Thorough and strictB2formal

   Extremely thorough, careful, and demanding high standards.

   rigoureux, rigoureuse

   • The university has a rigorous academic program.
   • The product underwent rigorous testing before release.
   • She followed a rigorous training schedule for the marathon.

   Synonymescarefulconscientiousdemandingexactingmeticulousprecisescrupulousstrictstringentthorough

   Antonymescarelesslaxlenientnegligentperfunctoryslipshodsloppysuperficial

2. Harsh or severeB2formal

   Describing conditions that are difficult, strict, or uncomfortable.

   Sévère, rigoureux (conditions difficiles)

   • The prisoners endured rigorous conditions in the camp.
   • The winter was rigorous, with temperatures dropping below zero.
   • The rigorous climate made farming nearly impossible.

   Synonymesausteredemandinghardharshinclementseveresternstrictstringenttough

   Antonymeseasygentleindulgentlenientmildpermissive