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    Forçaient (en. Forced)

    /fɔʁsɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Form of the verb 'forger' in the imperfect indicative, meaning to exert pressure or constraint.
    They forced the door to enter.
    Ils forçaient la porte pour entrer.
    To use force to obtain something.
    They forced the children to work.
    Ils forçaient les enfants à travailler.
    To push someone to act against their will.
    They forced their friends to take unnecessary risks.
    Ils forçaient leurs amis à prendre des risques inutiles.
    To insist on a situation insistently.
    They forced the discussion to achieve their ends.
    Ils forçaient la discussion pour arriver à leurs fins.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'forger', derived from the Latin 'forticare' meaning to make stronger.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to twist someone's arm
    To force someone to act.
    forcer la main
    to push through
    To obtain something by making a way.
    forcer le passage
    to exaggerate
    To exaggerate a situation.
    forcer le trait

    Related Words

    to force
    To exert pressure or constraint.
    forcer
    force
    Physical or moral energy exerted to act.
    force
    pusher
    A person who imposes their will.
    forceur

    Slang Meanings

    Forcing someone to act inappropriately.
    He forced the play to get what he wanted.
    Il a forcé le jeu pour obtenir ce qu'il voulait.