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dur

"dur" means "hard, tough" in French. It is number 462 on the frequency list, in A2 (adj).

Meaning

hard, tough; hard; harsh

IPA

/dyʁ/

Forms in this course

dure

Level

A2

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Tout est dur.
  Everything is tough.
  Tatoeba: sacredceltic / CK
• Tu es dur.
  You're tough.
  Tatoeba: sacredceltic / CK
• Vous êtes dur.
  You're tough.
  Tatoeba: sacredceltic / CK

Learned together

In the course, "dur" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• important important
• exactement exactly, quite
• fort strong
• presque almost
• plein full, full up
• fou mad, crazy
• génial great, brilliant
• bientôt soon
• parfait perfect

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