What does rude in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word rude in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use rude in French.

The word rude in French means hard, formidable, formidable, be really put to the test, the competition is stiff, there is stiff competition, test severely, put to a severe test. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word rude

hard

adjectif (dur, difficile)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Le manque d'eau dans les régions arides rend la vie rude. Mes élèves peuvent être rudes parfois, mais dans le fond, ils ne sont pas méchants.
My pupils can be tough sometimes, but they aren't bad deep down.

formidable

adjectif (familier (important)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ton frère a un rude appétit !
Your brother has a formidable appetite!

formidable

adjectif (redoutable)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce joueur est rude en mêlée.
This player is formidable in the scrum.

be really put to the test

locution verbale (être fortement sollicité)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les chaussures sont mises à rude épreuve lors d'un marathon.

the competition is stiff, there is stiff competition

(il est dur de faire la différence)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il y a beaucoup de candidats alors la concurrence est rude.

test severely

locution verbale (éprouver fortement [qch], malmener)

put to a severe test

locution adjectivale (fortement sollicité)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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