English–French

“stiff” in French

French

Alsorigide

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛd/

Example

J'ai le dos raide.

My back is stiff.

Illustration for raide (stiff)

How to say “stiff” in French

“Stiff” in French is raide.

Something firm and unbending, like a part of the body held tight or material that will not fold easily.

Full entry for raide: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with raide

La pente raide a rendu la montée difficile.

The steep slope made the climb difficult.

Tips for using raide

  • Raide can also mean steep when it describes a slope or climb, so une pente raide means a steep slope.

Other French words for “stiff”

Cette planche est rigide.

This board is stiff.

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