rigid

rigide

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En anglais simple : Hard or stiff enough to keep its shape when you try to bend it.

• The box has a rigid plastic lid.
• A rigid frame supports the tent.
• These panels are light but rigid.

Synonymes : stiff, inflexible

Contraires : flexible

Expressions courantes : rigid plastic, rigid frame, rigid structure

rigide, strict

Très strict, autorisant peu ou pas de changements dans les règles ou les méthodes.

En anglais simple : Very strict and allowing little or no change in rules or methods.

• The school has rigid rules.
• A rigid schedule leaves no time for delays.
• We need a less rigid approach to teaching.

Synonymes : strict, inflexible

Contraires : flexible

Expressions courantes : rigid rules, rigid schedule, rigid system

immobile, figé

Qui reste complètement immobile dans une même position.

En anglais simple : Held firmly in one position, without moving.

• She stood rigid beside the door.
• His body remained rigid while the doctor examined him.
• The guard held a rigid posture throughout the ceremony.

Comment l'utiliser : rigid with something (He stood rigid with fear.)

Synonymes : motionless, still

Expressions courantes : stand rigid, rigid posture, remain rigid

inflexible, intransigeant

Qui refuse de changer d’avis ou d’accepter un autre point de vue.

En anglais simple : Unwilling to change your opinions or accept a different view.

• His views on marriage are rigid.
• She remained rigid in her opposition to the plan.
• Their rigid attitude made agreement impossible.

Synonymes : inflexible, uncompromising

Contraires : flexible

Expressions courantes : rigid views, rigid attitude, rigid thinking