English–French

“sturdy” in French

French

Alsocostaud · robuste

Pronunciation

IPA/solid/

Example

Cette table est solide.

This table is sturdy.

Illustration for solide (sturdy)

How to say “sturdy” in French

“Sturdy” in French is solide.

A dependable person or well-built object can both be solide because each remains firm under strain.

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

Example sentences with solide

Il bénéficie d'un soutien solide de la part de sa famille.

He benefits from solid support from his family.

Tips for using solide

  • With a person, solide often means reliable or steady rather than physically hard, as in une personne solide.

Other French words for “sturdy”

Cette table est costaude.

This table is sturdy.

Ce pull est robuste.

This sweater is sturdy.

“sturdy” in other languages