spartan

• Décrit quelque chose de simple, modeste ou ascétique, souvent dépourvu de confort ou de luxe.

Describes something that is simple, frugal, or austere, often lacking comfort or luxury.

1. Resolute in adversityC1formal

   Showing great courage and determination when facing pain, danger, or difficulty.

   Résolu dans l'adversité

   • The mountaineers displayed a spartan resolve during the blizzard.
   • Her spartan attitude helped her overcome the injury.
   • He faced the criticism with spartan composure.

   Synonymesindomitableresolutestalwartsteadfaststoicundauntedunflinching

2. Strict and uncompromisingC1formal

   Characterized by severe discipline, austerity, and a lack of leniency.

   strict et austère

   • The coach's spartan training regimen pushed the athletes to their limits.
   • The school had a spartan code of conduct with no exceptions.
   • His spartan judgment left no room for excuses.

   Synonymesasceticausteredisciplinedfrugalrigorousseverestrictuncompromising

   Antonymescomfortableindulgentlavishlenientluxuriouspampering

3. Self-denying and simpleC1formal

   Practicing great self-denial, living a simple and frugal life without luxuries.

   Spartiate (au sens moral)

   • He lived a spartan existence in a small cabin with minimal possessions.
   • Her spartan diet consisted only of rice and vegetables.
   • The monk's spartan lifestyle was an inspiration to many.

   Synonymesabstemiousasceticausteredisciplinedfrugalrigorousself-denyingseveresimplestark

   Antonymesepicureanextravagantindulgentlavishluxuriousopulentsumptuoussybaritic

• Nom désignant un citoyen de la cité-État grecque antique de Sparte, réputée pour sa discipline, sa sévérité et sa valeur militaire.

A noun referring to a person from the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta, known for their discipline, austerity, and military prowess.

1. Person from SpartaB2formal

   A native or inhabitant of the ancient Greek city-state of Sparta.

   Habitant de Sparte

   • The Spartans were known for their military discipline.
   • A Spartan would never retreat from battle.
   • Ancient Spartans lived a life of rigorous training.

   Synonymeslaconian

2. Person with simple lifestyleC1formal

   A person who lives a simple, frugal, and disciplined life, avoiding luxury.

   Personne vivant de façon spartiate

   • He lives like a spartan, with only the bare essentials.
   • She is a spartan when it comes to her diet and exercise.
   • The monk was a true spartan, sleeping on a hard floor.

   Synonymesasceticminimalistpuritanstoic

   Antonymesepicurehedonistsybaritevoluptuary