stand up to

tenir tête à, résister à

Refuser de se laisser intimider ou maltraiter par quelqu’un.

En anglais simple : To refuse to let someone frighten you or treat you badly.

• You must stand up to him.
• She stood up to the school bully.
• Why does nobody stand up to that manager?

Comment l'utiliser : stand up to someone (She finally stood up to her boss.)

Synonymes : resist, defy, confront

Contraires : submit

Expressions courantes : stand up to someone, stand up to bullies

résister à, supporter

Rester solide ou en bon état malgré les dommages, la pression ou des conditions difficiles.

En anglais simple : To stay strong or in good condition despite damage, pressure, or difficult conditions.

• This coat stands up to rain.
• The cheap chairs did not stand up to daily use.
• Will the roof stand up to another winter?

Comment l'utiliser : stand up to something (These boots stand up to heavy use.)

Synonymes : withstand, resist, survive

Expressions courantes : stand up to wear, stand up to pressure