Kilo Lingo

/dyʁ/

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Translation

hard, tough, harsh

Word origin

From Latin durus ('hard, tough').

Origin
Latin
Root
durus
English cognates
durable, endure, duration

Examples

, ' .

Life is sometimes hard, but we always get through it.

, .

This work is tough, but the result is worth it.

plaindre.

He has worked hard for years without ever complaining.

sandwichs.

The bread is too hard to make sandwiches.

C' .

It's hard to leave one's family to work elsewhere.

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This word is part of lesson 8.