noun🔗ShareForces, 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 contrat.energyphysicsabilitymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa force, la violence, la contraintePower exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion."The bullies used forces to take the younger boy's lunch money. "Les brutes ont utilisé la force pour prendre l'argent du déjeuner du jeune garçon.politicsgovernmentpolicemilitarylawactionwarstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForces, pouvoirsAnything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing."The forces of stress from her demanding job were changing her personality. "Les forces du stress dues à son travail exigeant changeaient sa personnalité.physicsenergyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForcesA 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 forces exerted by the wind pushed the swing back and forth. "Les forces exercées par le vent ont fait osciller la balançoire.physicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForcesSomething or anything that has the power to produce a physical effect upon something else, such as causing it to move or change shape."The forces of wind and rain eroded the old stone wall over many years. "Les forces du vent et de la pluie ont érodé le vieux mur de pierre au fil des ans.physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForces, troupesA group that aims to attack, control, or constrain."police force"La force de policemilitarygroupwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForces, pouvoirThe ability to attack, control, or constrain."show of force"Démonstration de forceabilitymilitaryenergyactionwarpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForçageA 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 used a clever forces to make sure I chose the Queen of Hearts. "Le magicien a utilisé un forçage astucieux pour s'assurer que j'ai choisi la Dame de cœur.entertainmentgameactionsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareValidité, force juridiqueLegal validity."The law will come into force in January."La loi entrera en vigueur en janvier.lawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareViolence, contrainteEither unlawful violence, as in a "forced entry", or lawful compulsion."The police used forces to subdue the suspect who was resisting arrest. "La police a utilisé la force pour maîtriser le suspect qui résistait à l'arrestation.policelawgovernmentactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEffet, forceAbility of an utterance or its element (word, form, prosody, ...) to effect a given meaning."The emphasis on the word "never" in her apology weakened its forces, making it sound insincere. "L'insistance sur le mot « jamais » dans ses excuses a affaibli ses effets, ce qui les a fait paraître peu sincères.linguisticslanguagecommunicationwordabilityChat 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."May the Forces be with you as you take your exam! "Que la Force soit avec vous pour votre examen !culturestorymythologyentertainmentsupernaturalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareViolerTo violate (a woman); to rape.sexinhumanlawbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'efforcer, faire de son mieuxTo exert oneself, to do one's utmost."To finish the project on time, he forced himself to work late into the night. "Pour terminer le projet à temps, il s'est efforcé de travailler tard dans la nuit.actionenergyabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, contraindreTo compel (someone or something) to do something."The heavy rain forces us to stay inside. "La forte pluie nous force à rester à l'intérieur.actionorganizationgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, contraindreTo constrain by force; to overcome the limitations or resistance of."The coach forces the team to practice extra hours to overcome their weaknesses. "L'entraîneur force l'équipe à s'entraîner des heures supplémentaires pour surmonter ses faiblesses.actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, contraindreTo drive (something) by force, to propel (generally + prepositional phrase or adverb)."The strong wind forces the door shut. "Le vent fort force la porte à se fermer.energyphysicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, contraindreTo cause to occur (despite inertia, resistance etc.); to produce through force."The strong wind forces the door open, even though I tried to keep it closed. "Le vent fort force la porte à s'ouvrir, même si j'ai essayé de la garder fermée.actionenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, enfoncerTo forcibly open (a door, lock etc.)."To force a lock."Forcer une serrure.actionpolicebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, s'emparer deTo obtain or win by strength; to take by violence or struggle; specifically, to capture by assault; to storm, as a fortress."The rebels forced the heavily guarded border crossing after days of fierce fighting. "Les rebelles se sont emparés du point de passage frontalier fortement gardé après des jours de combats acharnés.militarywaractionpoliceChat 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 sac.sportChat 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."In bridge, West forces East to trump by leading a spade when East has no spades left. "Au bridge, Ouest force Est à couper en jouant un pique quand Est n'a plus de piques.gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMettre en vigueur, faire appliquer, forcerTo put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce."The police can force people to follow the law. "La police peut forcer les gens à respecter la loi.governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRenforcer, garnir de troupesTo provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison."The general decided to force the border with additional troops to prevent any incursions. "Le général a décidé de renforcer la frontière avec des troupes supplémentaires pour prévenir toute incursion.militarywargovernmentnationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer, apprécier, tenir àTo allow the force of; to value; to care for."The teacher forces her students' creativity by encouraging them to explore different art styles. "Le professeur encourage la créativité de ses élèves en les incitant à explorer différents styles artistiques.valueattitudeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChute d'eau, cascadeA waterfall or cascade."After a heavy rain, the mountain forces roared with a thunderous sound. "Après une forte pluie, les chutes d'eau de la montagne rugissaient avec un bruit tonitruant.naturegeographygeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFarcirTo stuff; to lard; to farce."The chef forces the turkey with sausage meat before roasting it. "Le chef farcit la dinde avec de la chair à saucisse avant de la rôtir.foodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTroupes, forcesTroops (plural only)."The general sent forces to protect the border. "Le général a envoyé des troupes pour protéger la frontière.militarywarnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEffectif, instrumentationThe orchestral instrumentation (and voices) used in a musical production (nearly always used in plural form only)."The conductor carefully selected the forces needed for the symphony, including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. "Le chef d'orchestre a soigneusement sélectionné l'instrumentation nécessaire pour la symphonie, y compris les cordes, les bois, les cuivres et les percussions.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa police, les 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.policeorganizationlawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
