grit

US /ɡrɪt/
UK /ɡrɪt/
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1.

courage, détermination, ténacité

courage and resolve; strength of character

:
It takes real grit to overcome such challenges.
Il faut un vrai courage pour surmonter de tels défis.
She showed remarkable grit in finishing the marathon despite her injury.
Elle a fait preuve d'un courage remarquable en terminant le marathon malgré sa blessure.
2.

gravier, sable, poussière

loose particles of stone or sand

:
The road was covered with loose grit after the storm.
La route était couverte de gravier après la tempête.
He felt a piece of grit in his eye.
Il sentit un grain de sable dans son œil.
1.

serrer les dents, grincer des dents

to clench (the teeth), especially in response to anger or pain

:
He had to grit his teeth to hold back the scream.
Il a dû serrer les dents pour retenir le cri.
She gritted her teeth and pushed through the pain.
Elle a serré les dents et a surmonté la douleur.