How is the word difficile translated from French to English

English translation
Tough
adjective

Ardu, ou solide et peu vulnérable.

Difficult, or strong and not easily hurt.

Examples with “difficile”

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  • La semaine a été difficile. — It was a tough week.

  • Le steak était trop coriace à mâcher. — The steak was too tough to chew.

  • Le professeur a une notation sévère. — The teacher has a tough grading policy.

  • Choisir entre les deux offres a été difficile. — Choosing between the two offers was tough.

  • Peux-tu attendrir ce pain coriace ? — Can you make this tough bread softer?

  • Ce programme d'entraînement est-il trop sévère pour des débutants ? — Is this training program too tough for beginners?

  • N'abandonne pas, le premier mois est toujours difficile. — Don't give up, the first month is always tough.

  • Ce biscuit est vraiment coriace comparé aux autres. — This cookie is really tough compared to others.

  • Sois sévère mais juste dans ton évaluation. — Please be tough but fair in your assessment.

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