Fortifications (en. Fortifications)

/fɔʁtifikasjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Structures built to protect a territory.

The city's fortifications are impressive.

Les fortifications de la ville sont impressionnantes.

Defense system of a military position.

The fortifications were essential during the war.

Les fortifications étaient essentielles lors de la guerre.

Construction intended to defend against an attack.

Historically, fortifications played a crucial role in the defense of castles.

Historiquement, les fortifications ont joué un rôle crucial dans la défense des châteaux.

From the Latin 'fortificatio', meaning the construction of a fortress.

war fortifications

Defense structures used during times of conflict.

fortifications de guerre

reinforce the fortifications

Increase the security of a defensive position.

renforcer les fortifications

studies on fortifications

Academic research focusing on military architecture.

études sur les fortifications

fortify

Make something stronger or more resilient.

fortifier

bastion

Advanced military installation that defends a position.

bastion

rampart

Protective wall generally surrounding a city.

rempart

Robot

It's a true fortification like a robot.

C'est une vraie fortification comme un robot.

Protection

This person is my fortification in difficult times.

Cette personne est ma fortification dans les moments difficiles.