staunch

fidèle, loyal

Qui reste fidèle et prêt à apporter son soutien, même dans les moments difficiles.

En anglais simple : Always loyal and ready to give support, even during difficult times.

• He is a staunch friend.
• She has been a staunch supporter of the charity for years.
• Our staunch allies stood beside us throughout the crisis.

Synonymes : loyal, faithful, steadfast

Contraires : disloyal

Expressions courantes : staunch supporter, staunch ally, staunch friend

ferme, résolu

Qui reste fermement attaché à ses convictions ou à un but, même dans les difficultés.

En anglais simple : Firmly committed to a belief or aim, even when it is difficult.

• She remained staunch in her beliefs.
• His staunch opposition delayed the new law.
• They faced a staunch defender of free speech.

Comment l'utiliser : staunch in something (He stayed staunch in his opposition to the plan.)

Synonymes : resolute, steadfast, unwavering

Contraires : wavering

Expressions courantes : staunch opposition, staunch defender, staunch in something

étanche

Conçu pour empêcher l'eau ou un autre liquide d'entrer ou de fuir.

En anglais simple : Built so that water or another liquid cannot get in or leak out.

• The boat had a staunch hull.
• They needed a staunch vessel for the rough crossing.
• The carpenter made the old boat staunch again.

Synonymes : watertight, leakproof

Contraires : leaky

Expressions courantes : staunch vessel, staunch hull

obstiné, intransigeant

Qui refuse de changer d’avis ou de faire des concessions aux autres.

En anglais simple : Unwilling to change your opinion or agree with others.

• His staunch refusal ended the discussion.
• She proved a staunch opponent of any compromise.
• The negotiators could not move him from his staunch position.

Synonymes : stubborn, intransigent, unyielding

Contraires : flexible

Expressions courantes : staunch refusal, staunch opponent