No. 4,208 in French

durcit

"Durcit" means "hardens" or "becomes hard."

In a sentence

Le vent froid durcit la surface de l'eau.
The cold wind hardens the surface of the water.
The verb 'durcit' describes the action of becoming harder or more solid due to external conditions.
Son regard se durcit quand il est énervé.
His gaze hardens when he is upset.
Here, 'durcit' metaphorically portrays a change in emotional or behavioral expression to a firmer or stricter demeanor.
La compétition durcit les règles pour éviter les tricheries.
The competition hardens the rules to prevent cheating.
In this context, 'durcit' refers to making rules stricter or more rigorous in response to specific situations.

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