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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