steel

• Alliage de fer et de carbone, dur et résistant, de couleur gris argenté, largement utilisé dans la construction, l'industrie et la mécanique.

A strong, hard, silver-grey metal made from iron and carbon, used extensively in construction, manufacturing, and engineering.

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1. Metal alloyA2formal

   A strong, hard alloy of iron and carbon, used for construction, tools, and machinery.

   acier

   • The bridge is made of reinforced steel.
   • Steel beams support the skyscraper's structure.
   • The knife blade is crafted from high-quality steel.

2. Strength or toughnessB2formal

   Used metaphorically to describe great strength, endurance, or hardness.

   Acier (sens figuré)

   • He has nerves of steel during emergencies.
   • Her will is made of steel; she never gives up.
   • The athlete showed steel determination in the final race.

   Synonymesendurancefortitudegrithardnessmettlenerveresolvestrengthtoughness

• Verbe signifiant se préparer mentalement, se durcir ou se fortifier pour affronter une difficulté, une épreuve ou une situation pénible ; également, rendre quelque chose résistant comme l'acier.

A verb used to indicate the act of mentally preparing oneself to face something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging.

1. Prepare mentallyB2formal

   To mentally prepare oneself to face something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging.

   se préparer mentalement

   • She steeled herself for the bad news.
   • He steeled his nerves before the big presentation.
   • They steeled themselves for the long journey ahead.

   Synonymesbracefortifygirdhardennervestrengthen