noun🔗ShareForce, énergie, puissanceStrength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect."the force of an appeal, an argument, or a contract"la force d'un appel, d'un argument ou d'un contratenergyphysicsmindabilityactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForce, violence, contraintePower exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion."The teacher used force to make the disruptive student follow the rules. "Le professeur a utilisé la force pour que l'élève perturbateur suive les règles.actionenergyphysicsmilitarypolicelawgovernmentstateessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForce, pouvoirAnything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing."The force of the unexpected rain caused significant damage to the school's roof. "La force de la pluie inattendue a causé des dégâts importants au toit de l'école.energyphysicsactionthingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForceA physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn)"The force of the wind was strong enough to blow down the old tree in the park. "La force du vent était assez forte pour abattre le vieil arbre dans le parc.physicsenergyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForceSomething or anything that has the power to produce a physical effect upon something else, such as causing it to move or change shape."The force of the wind ripped the awning from the store's front. "La force du vent a arraché le store de la devanture du magasin.energyphysicsscienceabilityactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForce, groupe, unitéA group that aims to attack, control, or constrain."police force"Force de policemilitarygrouppolicewaressentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForce, pouvoirThe ability to attack, control, or constrain."show of force"Démonstration de forceabilityactionenergyphysicsmilitarypoliceweaponwarlawgovernmentstateessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForçage, manipulationA magic trick in which the outcome is known to the magician beforehand, especially one involving the apparent free choice of a card by another person."The magician performed a force, making it seem like the volunteer chose the queen of hearts, but the magician already knew the card. "Le magicien a effectué un forçage, donnant l'impression que le volontaire avait choisi la dame de cœur, mais le magicien connaissait déjà la carte.entertainmentgamesupernaturalstageessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareValidité juridiqueLegal validity."The law will come into force in January."La loi entrera en vigueur en janvier.lawessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForce, violence, contrainteEither unlawful violence, as in a "forced entry", or lawful compulsion."The police used force to enter the house because of a suspected crime. "La police a utilisé la force pour entrer dans la maison en raison d'un crime présumé.lawpolicegovernmentmilitaryactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForce, portéeAbility of an utterance or its element (word, form, prosody, ...) to effect a given meaning."The force of her quiet statement, "I'm not going," was enough to change everyone's plans. "La portée de sa déclaration tranquille, « Je n'y vais pas », a suffi à changer les plans de tout le monde.languagecommunicationlinguisticswordabilityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa Force(with the, often capitalized) A metaphysical and ubiquitous power from the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. See usage note."My sister believes that the Force can help her focus during school exams. "Ma sœur croit que la Force peut l'aider à se concentrer pendant les examens scolaires.storymythologyentertainmentliteraturephilosophyreligionsupernaturalcultureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareViolerTo violate (a woman); to rape."The attacker forced the student into the deserted classroom. "L'agresseur a violé l'étudiante dans la salle de classe déserte.sexlawhumaninhumanessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'efforcer, faire de son mieuxTo exert oneself, to do one's utmost."To finish the project on time, she forced herself to stay late at the office. "Pour terminer le projet à temps, elle s'est forcée à rester tard au bureau.actionabilityworkenergyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, contraindreTo compel (someone or something) to do something."The teacher forced the students to complete the assignment before leaving class. "Le professeur a forcé les élèves à terminer le devoir avant de quitter la classe.actionhumanessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, contraindreTo constrain by force; to overcome the limitations or resistance of."The teacher had to force the students to stay focused during the long lesson. "Le professeur a dû forcer les élèves à rester concentrés pendant la longue leçon.actionphysicsenergyabilityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, contraindreTo drive (something) by force, to propel (generally + prepositional phrase or adverb)."The strong wind forced the sailboat across the lake quickly. "Le vent fort a forcé le voilier à traverser le lac rapidement.energyphysicsactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, contraindreTo cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.); to produce through force."The teacher forced the students to finish the assignment before leaving class. "Le professeur a forcé les élèves à terminer le devoir avant de quitter la classe.actionenergyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, enfoncerTo forcibly open (a door, lock etc.)."To force a lock."Forcer une serrure.propertyactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, prendre d'assautTo obtain or win by strength; to take by violence or struggle; specifically, to capture by assault; to storm, as a fortress."The soldiers forced their way into the enemy's headquarters. "Les soldats ont forcé leur passage dans le quartier général de l'ennemi.militarywaractionweaponessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEliminerTo create an out by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground."Jones forced the runner at second by stepping on the bag."Jones a éliminé le coureur en deuxième but en touchant le coussin.sportessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer(whist) To compel (an adversary or partner) to trump a trick by leading a suit that he/she does not hold."During the card game, Sarah forced her partner to take the queen of spades, even though he didn't have a spade. "Pendant le jeu de cartes, Sarah a forcé son partenaire à prendre la dame de pique, même s'il n'avait pas de pique.gameessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre en vigueur, faire appliquerTo put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce."The school board will force the new attendance policy into effect next month. "Le conseil scolaire mettra en vigueur la nouvelle politique de présence le mois prochain.governmentlawpoliticsactionstatemilitaryessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRenforcer, garnirTo provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison."The army will force the school with soldiers to ensure safety during the protest. "L'armée va renforcer l'école avec des soldats pour assurer la sécurité pendant la manifestation.militarywargovernmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, apprécier, se soucier deTo allow the force of; to value; to care for."My parents force great importance on education, so they value their children's schoolwork. "Mes parents accordent une grande importance à l'éducation, ils apprécient donc le travail scolaire de leurs enfants.valueattitudeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePolice, forces de l'ordre(law enforcement) Any police organization; a constabulary."He joined the police force a long time ago, when he lived in Virginia."Il a rejoint les forces de police il y a longtemps, lorsqu'il vivait en Virginie.policeorganizationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCascade, chute d'eauA waterfall or cascade."The force of the waterfall made a loud roar as it cascaded down the cliff face. "La cascade a produit un rugissement fort alors qu'elle dévalait la falaise.geographynatureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFarcirTo stuff; to lard; to farce."The chef forced the chicken with herbs and rice before roasting it. "Le chef a farci le poulet d'herbes et de riz avant de le rôtir.foodactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading