French Conversation · Level 13
89 words
French word
force
Pronunciation
IPA/fɔʁs/
Meaning
- feminine nounstrength
Example
Il a beaucoup de force.
He has plenty of strength.
More examples
Les forces de l'ordre sont intervenues rapidement.
The security forces intervened quickly.
Core concept
A push or pull, or the capacity behind resistance and influence.
Common phrases
avoir de la force
have strength
force physique
physical strength
perdre la force
lose strength
Similar words
énergie: Vital energy that supports movement and sustained activity.
pouvoir: Power to make decisions and affect other people or events.
autorité: Authority that commands obedience through status or expertise.
influence: An indirect effect that changes people's thoughts or behavior without direct orders.
Definition in French
Puissance ou énergie permettant de pousser, tirer, résister ou produire un effet, au sens physique ou figuré.
Word origin
The French noun force derives from Old French force and ultimately Latin fortis, 'strong'; its wider senses grew from physical strength.
Usage tips
- In expressions such as force de travail and force de frappe, force refers to a workforce or striking power, so the following noun clarifies its sense.