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vigoureux

vigorous

adjective vee-goo-RUH Rare

Origin: Latin vigorosus

Also means

robust

Usage Note

Vigoureux describes physical strength or energetic intensity, as in un effort vigoureux (a vigorous effort) or une personne vigoureuse. The feminine form is vigoureuse. The noun vigueur means 'vigour' and appears in the fixed phrase en vigueur (in force/effect), used for laws or rules.

Examples

"Il a donné une poignée de main vigoureuse."

Natural Translation

He gave a vigorous handshake.

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