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fortifying

/ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪɪŋ/

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verb

Fortifier, renforcer

To increase the defenses of; to strengthen and secure by military works; to render defensible against an attack by hostile forces.

Examples :

"The soldiers were fortifying the town with sandbags and barbed wire to prepare for the enemy's arrival. "

Les soldats fortifiaient la ville avec des sacs de sable et des barbelés pour se préparer à l'arrivée de l'ennemi.

military war building architecture

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verb

Fortifier, renforcer

To impart strength or vigor to.

Examples :

"The extra protein shakes were fortifying the athletes' muscles before the competition. "

Les shakes protéinés supplémentaires fortifiaient les muscles des athlètes avant la compétition.

medicine physiology body energy aid

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verb

Fortifier, muter

To add spirits to wine to increase the alcohol content.

Examples :

"Sherry is made by fortifying wine."

Le xérès est fait en fortifiant le vin.

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verb

Enrichir, fortifier

To increase the nutritional value of food by adding ingredients.

Examples :

"Soy milk is often fortified with calcium."

Le lait de soja est souvent enrichi en calcium.

food biochemistry

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noun

Fortification, renforcement

The process by which something is fortifyed.

Examples :

"The fortifying of the old castle walls was essential for the town's defense. "

La fortification des anciens murs du château était essentielle pour la défense de la ville.