Kilo Lingo

/fɔʁ/

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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

Examples

sciences l'enfance.

He has been very good at science since childhood.

, voisins plaindre.

Do not speak so loudly, the neighbours will complain.

renverse .

A strong wind knocked over several trees during the night.

.

The wind is very strong on the coast this morning.

transports .

She speaks too loudly on public transport.

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