French Conversation · Level 35
75 words
French word
solidifier
Pronunciation
IPA/solidifje/
Meaning
- verbstrengthen
Example
Nous devons solidifier notre équipe avant la saison.
We need to strengthen our team before the season.
More examples
Il faut solidifier les bases du projet avant d'avancer.
The foundations of the project need to be strengthened before moving ahead.
Core concept
Something becoming firm and steady, whether it is a physical structure, a team, or a plan.
Common phrases
solidifier une relation
reinforce a relationship
solidifier les bases
strengthen the foundations
solidifier une équipe
reinforce a team
Similar words
consolider: Reinforce a foundation or relationship so it becomes harder to undermine.
renforcer: Build up power or influence and increase overall strength.
stabiliser: Control swings or changes so a situation remains steady.
fortifier: Harden a structure or defenses against damage or attack.
Definition in French
Renforcer la solidité ou la stabilité de quelque chose, tant au sens matériel qu'au sens figuré.
Word origin
French solidifier combines solide, from Latin solidus meaning 'firm', with the verb-forming suffix -ifier, ultimately related to Latin -ificare.
Usage tips
- Solidifier takes a direct object without a preposition, as in solidifier une équipe, un projet, or une alliance.
Other meanings
- hardenverb
- stabilizeverb
Opposites
- affaiblirweakenverb
- fragiliserundermineverb
Related words
- solidificationreinforcementnoun
- solidifiémade solidadjective