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    Forcée (en. Forced)

    /fɔʁ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An action or condition imposed against one's will.
    The forced nature of a decision can cause resentment.
    La forcée d'une décision peut causer des ressentiments.
    Perspective of quality or intensity imposed.
    There is a force in his arguments that cannot be ignored.
    Il y a une forcée dans ses arguments qui ne peut être ignorée.
    adjective
    Obliged, imposed in a constraining manner.
    His presence was forced at the meeting.
    Sa présence était forcée lors de la réunion.
    Forced, not voluntary.
    The actress's smile seemed forced.
    Le sourire de l'actrice semblait forcé.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'forcer', from Latin 'fortis' which means strong.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a forced choice
    A decision that does not offer an alternative.
    un choix forcé
    to necessarily assume
    To know or believe something without proof.
    forcement supposer

    Related Words

    to force
    To make something mandatory or to push someone to act.
    forcer
    force
    Physical or moral power.
    force

    Slang Meanings

    To be put against the wall.
    He was forced to accept the proposal.
    Il a été forcé à accepter la proposition.
    To be stuck in a situation.
    I feel forced to stay here.
    Je me sens forcé de rester ici.