French word

fort

Pronunciation

IPA/fɔʁ/

Meaning

  • adjectivestrong

Example

Il est fort.

He is strong.

Illustration for fort (strong)

More examples

Il a un caractère fort.

He has a strong character.

Core concept

A person standing firmly with both physical power and exceptional ability.

Common phrases

  • très fort

    very strong

  • caractère fort

    strong character

  • goût fort

    strong flavor

Similar words

bon: Adequate in quality, ability, or performance.
compétent: Capable of carrying out assigned work or responsibilities well.
doué: Naturally able to excel in a particular field.
talentueux: Exceptionally skilled in artistic or expressive work.

Definition in French

Qui possède une grande vigueur ou une forte aptitude dans un domaine.

Word origin

Fort comes from Latin fortis through Old French, with its senses developing from physical strength to ability and force of character.

Usage tips

  • Fort is pronounced without its final consonant in the singular, while feminine forte pronounces the final t.

Other meanings

  • veryadverb
  • fortnoun

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