French word

intensification

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɑ̃sifikasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounstrengthening

Example

L'intensification des contrôles est nécessaire.

The strengthening of the checks is necessary.

Illustration for intensification (strengthening)

More examples

L'intensification du trafic a rallongé notre trajet.

The intensification of traffic has lengthened our trip.

Core concept

A phenomenon becoming stronger, more forceful, or more extensive.

Common phrases

  • intensification du trafic

    intensification of traffic

  • intensification des précipitations

    intensification of precipitation

Similar words

intensité: The degree of strength or force shown by something.
augmentation: An increase in quantity or degree measured by number or size.
renforcement: The act of making a force or effect stronger.

Definition in French

Augmentation de l'intensité, de la force ou de l'ampleur d'un phénomène.

Word origin

French intensification is formed from intensifier plus -ation, and intensifier ultimately comes from Latin intensus, meaning stretched tight or intense.

Usage tips

  • The noun is feminine and commonly appears as l'intensification de followed by the thing being intensified.

Other meanings

  • intensificationnoun

Opposites

  • modérationmoderationnoun
  • stabilisationstabilizationnoun

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