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ardu

arduous, difficult

adjective ar-DEW Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Origin: From Latin 'arduus' (steep, difficult).

Usage Note

Ardu describes tasks or terrain that require great effort — it sits above difficile in intensity and tends to appear in formal or literary contexts. The feminine form is ardue, and the plural forms are ardus/ardues. Note the final 'd' is silent in pronunciation for the masculine form, giving a clean ar-DEW sound.

Examples

"C'est un travail ardu qui demande beaucoup de patience."

Natural Translation

It is arduous work that requires a lot of patience.

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