durable
Pronunciation: /dy.ʁabl/
“durable” is a French word. Its 2 meanings in English:
adjective
In French
- Qui est de nature ou qui est fait de manière à durer longtemps.
- Qui s'inscrit dans une vision à long terme de l'équilibre écologique de la Terre.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin dūrābilis. Morphologically, from durer + -able.
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