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    Forcer (en. Force)

    /fɔʁse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Imposing pressure or constraint to achieve a result.
    He had to force the door to get in.
    Il a dû forcer la porte pour entrer.
    Using force to accomplish something.
    She forced her friend to tell her the truth.
    Elle a forcé son ami à lui dire la vérité.
    Surpassing a limit or an obstacle.
    One must push their limits to progress.
    Il faut forcer ses limites pour progresser.
    Reinforcing an intention or an action.
    He raised his voice to make himself heard.
    Il a forcé le ton de sa voix pour se faire entendre.

    Etymology

    From Old French forcier, derived from Latin fortiare, which comes from fortis (strong).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to twist someone's arm
    To oblige someone to act in a certain way.
    forcer la main
    to tempt fate
    To try to change future events through one's will.
    forcer le destin
    to force oneself to
    To obligate oneself to do something against one's will.
    se forcer à

    Related Words

    force
    Ability to exert pressure or influence.
    force
    constraint
    Obligation imposed on someone to act in a certain way.
    contrainte
    insistence
    Action of insisting to obtain something.
    insistance

    Slang Meanings

    To push a little
    He exaggerated his words to seduce.
    Il a forcé un peu sur les mots pour séduire.
    To exaggerate
    He exaggerates in his stories to make people laugh.
    Il force le trait dans ses récits pour faire rire.