gritty

granuleux, sableux

Qui contient de petits grains durs donnant une sensation rugueuse, comme du sable.

En anglais simple : Containing small hard pieces that feel rough, like sand.

• The floor felt gritty.
• Dust left a gritty taste in my mouth.
• My eyes were gritty after walking through the sandstorm.

Synonymes : sandy, grainy

Contraires : smooth

Expressions courantes : gritty texture, gritty sand, feel gritty

tenace, déterminé

Qui fait preuve de courage et de détermination face aux difficultés.

En anglais simple : Showing courage and determination when things are difficult.

• It was a gritty performance.
• Her gritty determination helped her finish the race.
• The team won through gritty defending.

Synonymes : determined, resolute, tenacious

Expressions courantes : gritty performance, gritty determination, gritty effort