What does rigoureuse in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word rigoureuse in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use rigoureuse in French.

The word rigoureuse in French means strict, thorough, thorough, harsh, hard, tough, subjected to a tough examination. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word rigoureuse

strict

adjectif (strict)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La discipline de ce collège est rigoureuse.
Discipline in this school is strict.

thorough

adjectif (personne : qui fait preuve de sérieux)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
J'aime travailler avec Sophie car elle est rigoureuse et fait ainsi un travail impeccable.
I like to work with Sophie because she is thorough and so she does impeccable work.

thorough

adjectif (exact, complet)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Voici une analyse rigoureuse de la situation.
Here is a thorough analysis of the situation.

harsh, hard, tough

adjectif (pénible, dur)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Dans cette usine, les conditions de travail sont rigoureuses. Nous avons eu un hiver très rigoureux.
In this factory, the working conditions are harsh. We have had a hard winter.

subjected to a tough examination

locution adjectivale (examiné en détails)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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