Skip to content

rigoureux

rigorous, strict

adjective ree-goo-ROH Rare

Also means

harsh (of climate)

Usage Note

Rigoureux follows the standard -eux/-euse pattern, with feminine rigoureuse. It describes both intellectual strictness (une analyse rigoureuse) and severe conditions (un hiver rigoureux). The noun rigueur gives the common phrase à la rigueur meaning 'at a pinch' or 'if absolutely necessary'.

Examples

"La méthode scientifique doit être rigoureuse."

Natural Translation

The scientific method must be rigorous.

Explore French by topic