French Conversation · Level 34
75 words
French word
solide
Pronunciation
IPA/solid/
Meaning
- adjectivesturdy
Example
Cette table est solide.
This table is sturdy.
More examples
Il bénéficie d'un soutien solide de la part de sa famille.
He benefits from solid support from his family.
Core concept
A dependable person or well-built object can both be solide because each remains firm under strain.
Common phrases
une structure solide
a solid structure
un soutien solide
solid support
Similar words
costaud: Stoutly built, with a substantial body or construction and apparent strength.
robuste: Able to withstand shocks and strain while keeping its shape or function.
durable: Able to keep its shape and performance over a long period of use.
fiable: Dependable in carrying out its role or function consistently.
Definition in French
Qui est ferme et ne se casse pas facilement, offrant une bonne résistance dans le temps.
Word origin
Solide is inherited through Old French from Latin solidus, an adjective expressing firmness and structural strength.
Usage tips
- With a person, solide often means reliable or steady rather than physically hard, as in une personne solide.
Other meanings
- firmadjective
Opposites
- faibleweakadjective
Related words
- solidifiésolidifiedadjective
- solidifiersolidifyverb