Forcées (en. Forced)

/fɔʁ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has been compelled to do something.
The workers were forced to leave the factory.
Les travailleurs ont été forcés de quitter l'usine.
Resulting from pressure or necessity.
These measures were taken under forced circumstances.
Ces mesures ont été prises dans des circonstances forcées.

Etymology

From the verb to force, deriving from the Latin 'fortis' meaning strong.

Common Phrases and Expressions

forced choice
A decision imposed by circumstances.
choix forcé
forced to act
Obliged to make a decision.
forcé à agir
to feel forced
To feel pressured to act.
se sentir forcé

Related Words

to force
Making someone or something capable of doing something against their will.
forcer
constraint
Pressure that compels one to act in a certain way.
contrainte
obligation
Duty or necessity to do something.
obligation

Slang Meanings

Being pushed to do something urgently.
I was forced to finish the project in one night.
J'étais forcé à finir le projet en une nuit.
Being under pressure.
He is always forced by his friends to go out.
Il est toujours forcé par ses amis de sortir.