This is the 4208th most frequent French word.
durcit
"Durcit" means "hardens" or "becomes hard."
In this context, 'durcit' refers to making rules stricter or more rigorous in response to specific situations.
La compétition durcit les règles pour éviter les tricheries.
The competition hardens the rules to prevent cheating.
The verb 'durcit' describes the action of becoming harder or more solid due to external conditions.
Le vent froid durcit la surface de l'eau.
The cold wind hardens the surface of the water.
Here, 'durcit' metaphorically portrays a change in emotional or behavioral expression to a firmer or stricter demeanor.