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solide

French → English

adj//sɔ.lid//

(physique) Sturdy or robust: strong, firm, and resistant to physical shock or the passage of time; well-built

Cet édifice ancien possède des fondations solides qui ont résisté à plusieurs séismes.

(English) This ancient building has sturdy foundations that have resisted several earthquakes.

C'est un solide gaillard capable de porter des sacs de ciment de cinquante kilos.

(English) He is a robust fellow capable of carrying fifty-kilogram bags of cement.

adj//sɔ.lid//

(metaphor) Solid or reliable: serious, durable, and based on a firm foundation (like an argument or friendship); consistent

Les deux entreprises ont établi un partenariat solide basé sur une confiance mutuelle.

(English) The two companies established a solid partnership based on mutual trust.

L'avocat a présenté des preuves solides qui incriminent directement le suspect.

(English) The lawyer presented solid evidence that directly incriminates the suspect.

Entry ID: fr:en:solide · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary