/fɔʁ/
Translation
strong, loud, hard
Word origin
From Latin fortis ('strong, brave'). English 'fort', 'force' and 'fortify' descend from this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- fortis
- English cognates
- fort, force, fortify
Grammar
Examples
l'.
He has been very good at science since childhood.
, .
Do not speak so loudly, the neighbours will complain.
cette .
A strong wind knocked over several trees during the night.
.
The wind is very strong on the coast this morning.
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She speaks too loudly on public transport.
Where this fits
Used in
Stories
(7)La fête surprise
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Pas devant les clients
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