Fortifié (en. Fortified)

/fɔʁ.ti.fe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That has been made stronger.
The fortified castle withstands assaults.
Le château fortifié résiste aux assauts.
Reinforced physically or morally.
She has a spirit fortified by experience.
Elle a un esprit fortifié par l'expérience.
Enriched with nutrients.
This product is a fortified food with vitamins.
Ce produit est un aliment fortifié en vitamines.

Etymology

From Latin 'fortificare', which means to make strong.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emotionally fortified
To be reinforced emotionally.
fortifié émotionnellement
fortified building
Building protected by defensive measures.
édifice fortifié
fortified foods
Food products enriched with nutrients.
aliments fortifiés

Related Words

fortification
Action of making something stronger.
fortification
reinforcement
Process of increasing strength or effectiveness.
renforcement
solidification
Process of making something solid.
solidification

Slang Meanings

To be fit or in good shape.
After my vitamin treatment, I feel fortified!
Après ma cure de vitamines, je me sens fortifié!
To have high morale.
He is fortified by his recent successes.
Il est fortifié par ses succès récents.