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    Fortifiée (en. Fortified)

    /fɔʁtifie/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    To make a structure stronger or more resilient.
    The walls of this castle were fortified in the Middle Ages.
    Les murs de ce château ont été fortifiés au Moyen Âge.
    To increase the resistance of a person, army, or position.
    The army fortified its defensive lines before the attack.
    L'armée a fortifié ses lignes de défense avant l'attaque.
    To enhance the health of a food by adding vitamins or minerals.
    This cereal is fortified with B vitamins.
    Cette céréale est fortifiée avec des vitamines B.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'fortificatus', the past participle of 'fortificare' which means to strengthen.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to strengthen one's positions
    To reinforce one's viewpoints or arguments.
    fortifier ses positions
    fortified food
    A food enriched with nutrients to improve health.
    aliment fortifié
    to strengthen a city
    To make adjustments to improve the defense of a city.
    fortifier une ville

    Related Words

    fortification
    A structure or system designed to protect against attacks.
    fortification
    fortifier
    Substance or process used to strengthen a product, particularly in nutrition.
    fortificateur
    to strengthen
    To make stronger or more stable.
    affermir

    Slang Meanings

    To be fit or healthy.
    After starting sports, I feel fortified.
    Après avoir commencé le sport, je me sens fortifiée.
    To have a strong or resilient personality.
    She is so fortified that she overcomes all difficulties.
    Elle est tellement fortifiée qu'elle surmonte toutes les difficultés.