No. 3,216 in French
rigueur
"Rigueur" means strictness, rigor, or precision.
In a sentence
La rigueur est essentielle dans le travail scientifique.
Rigor is essential in scientific work.
Here, 'rigueur' refers to the strictness, precision, and thoroughness required in scientific methodologies.
Malgré les difficultés, il a abordé son projet avec une grande rigueur.
Despite the difficulties, he approached his project with great rigor.
In this sentence, 'rigueur' emphasizes the person's disciplined and meticulous approach to the task at hand.
Elle gère son équipe avec une rigueur exemplaire.
She manages her team with exemplary strictness.
'Rigueur' in this context denotes a strict and consistent adherence to rules or standards in managing a team.
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