French Language

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. French Language

"costaud"

By Laura K. Lawless, About.com

Definition: (inf adj) - sturdy, strong

Ses amis sont très costauds - His friends are very strong

Je cherche une valise costaude - I'm looking for a sturdy suitcase

Related: un costaud - strong man, strong stuff, something strong (alcohol, house, etc); une costaude - strong woman

(click the little red + white graphic below to hear the Mot du jour pronounced)

Pronunciation: [kuh sto]Audio Link

Explore French Language

About.com Special Features

How to Ace the GRE

Being well prepared is the first step; here are more essential suggestions. More >

The Business School Lowdown

Everything from choosing a school and applying, to employment after graduation. More >

French Language

  1. Home
  2. Education
  3. French Language
  4. French Vocabulary
  5. Mot du jour
  6. Costaud - Mot du Jour - Learn a French Word a Day

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.