English–French
“hardness” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/dyʁəte/
Example
La dureté de l'eau est élevée ici.
The water is very hard here.
How to say “hardness” in French
“Hardness” in French is dureté.
A material or manner that does not yield easily, extending from resistance to scratches or pressure to an inflexible human, rule, or speech.
Example sentences with dureté
La dureté de ses propos a surpris tout le monde.
The harshness of his remarks surprised everyone.
Tips for using dureté
- For people, policies, and speech, everyday French often uses être dur or sévère rather than the noun dureté.