Forces (en. Forces)

[fɔʁs]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An element or a set of elements that act on a body.

Gravitational forces keep the planets in orbit.

Les forces gravitationnelles maintiennent les planètes en orbite.

Military troops or armed power.

The armed forces of the country are on alert.

Les forces armées du pays sont en alerte.

Power, strength, or influence.

He has a great power of persuasion.

Il a une grande force de persuasion.

From Latin 'fortia', from 'fortis' which means 'strong'.

to force someone's hand

To compel someone to act against their will.

forcer la main

law enforcement forces

The police and gendarmes responsible for upholding the law.

forces de l'ordre

to be strong-willed

To act with determination and energy.

être à la force du poignet

force

Power or energy applied.

force

strong

Having strength or power.

fort

to strengthen

To make stronger.

renforcer

To be in a position of strength

Today, he is really in a strong position with his team.

Aujourd'hui, il est vraiment en force avec son équipe.

To have guts

You need to have guts to fight against these forces.

Il faut avoir des couilles pour se battre contre ces forces.