stiff
stiff
stɪf
stif
British pronunciation
/stˈɪf/

Définition et signification de « stiff » en anglais

01

rigide

not flexible and therefore hard to bend or change shape
stiff definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The cardboard was too stiff to fold into the desired shape.
The artist chose a stiff canvas to create a more structured painting.
L'artiste a choisi une toile rigide pour créer une peinture plus structurée.
02

rigide

not moving or operating freely due to being rigid or tight
example
Exemples
The door was so stiff that it took a lot of force to open it.
La porte était si raide qu'il a fallu beaucoup de force pour l'ouvrir.
03

raide, guindé

having a rigid or reserved demeanor, often due to formality or discomfort
example
Exemples
He gave a stiff response to the casual question.
Il a donné une réponse raide à la question décontractée.
His stiff attitude made it hard to connect with him.
Son attitude rigide a rendu difficile de se connecter avec lui.
04

puissant, fort

powerful
05

rigide, sévère

harsh or severe in nature or effect
example
Exemples
The negotiation process became stiff as both sides refused to compromise on their terms.
Le processus de négociation est devenu rigide alors que les deux parties refusaient de faire des compromis sur leurs conditions.
After sitting in the same position for hours, I stood up with a stiff back that made it hard to move.
Après être resté assis dans la même position pendant des heures, je me suis levé avec un dos raide qui rendait difficile de bouger.
06

bourré, pété

very drunk
07

ferme, résolu

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
08

raide, rigide

(of a person or body part) unable to move easily or comfortably, often due to pain or tightness in the muscles or joints
example
Exemples
He felt stiff from the repetitive movements at work.
Il se sentait raide à cause des mouvements répétitifs au travail.
The injury left his arm stiff and difficult to move.
La blessure a laissé son bras raide et difficile à bouger.
Stiff
01

type ordinaire, homme quelconque

an ordinary man
02

cadavre, défunt

the dead body of a human being
stiff
01

rigidement, durement

in a stiff manner
02

extrêmement

extremely
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