la dureté
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. hardness
L’acier a une dureté supérieure à celle de l’aluminium.Steel has a higher hardness than aluminum.
b. firmness
Pour réussir la cuisson, la dureté de la pâte est un facteur essentiel.For successful baking, the firmness of the dough is an essential factor.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(strictness)
a. harshness
La dureté des règles établies par l'enseignante a souvent été source de conflit en classe.The harshness of the rules set by the teacher was often a source of conflict in the classroom.
b. severity
La dureté de l’évaluation par le professeur a surpris les nouveaux élèves.The severity of the teacher’s grading surprised the new students.
a. hardness
Aujourd’hui, en cours de chimie, on a fait un test pour mesurer la dureté de l’eau.Today, in chemistry class, we did a test to measure water hardness.
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