French word

costaud

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔsto/

Meaning

  • adjectivesturdy

Example

Cette table est costaude.

This table is sturdy.

Illustration for costaud (sturdy)

More examples

C'est un sac costaud.

It's a durable bag.

Core concept

A thick, solidly built table that looks able to withstand heavy use.

Common phrases

  • un homme costaud

    a burly man

  • une table costaude

    a solid table

  • un sac costaud

    a durable bag

Similar words

solide: Firm and not easily broken.
résistant: Strong enough to resist damage.
robuste: Solidly made and built to withstand heavy use.

Definition in French

Qui montre une solidité physique ou une construction robuste, souvent en langage familier.

Word origin

Costaud is formed from French côte, meaning a side or rib, with the suffix -aud, and it extended from a broad-bodied person to anything physically sturdy.

Usage tips

  • Costaud is familiar, conversational French, while solide or robuste is usually safer in formal writing.

Other meanings

  • robustadjective

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