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    Forge (en. Wrought)

    /fɔʁʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Workshop where ironwork is done.
    The blacksmith works in his forge.
    Le forgeron travaille dans sa forge.
    Industrial establishment where metal parts are manufactured.
    The city's forge employs many workers.
    La forge de la ville emploie beaucoup de travailleurs.
    verb
    To create or shape an object in metal by heating.
    He forges swords carefully.
    Il forge des épées avec soin.

    Etymology

    Of Latin origin 'fucina', it designates the place where metal is worked.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    forge of the trade
    Expresses the idea of accumulated experience in a profession.
    forge du métier
    to forge
    To create or develop a project, an idea.
    faire forge

    Related Words

    blacksmith
    Artisan who works metal in a forge.
    forgeron
    forging
    Process of deforming metal by compression.
    forgeage
    forged
    Metal piece worked in a forge.
    forgée

    Slang Meanings

    To have a strong and resolute character.
    He's a real forge, he never backs down from challenges.
    C'est un vrai forge, il ne recule jamais devant les défis.
    To falsify documents or information.
    He was caught forging signatures.
    Il a été pris à forger des signatures.