noun🔗ShareForteresse, citadelle, château fortA fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security."During the war, the city became a fortress against enemy attacks. "Pendant la guerre, la ville est devenue une forteresse contre les attaques ennemies.architecturemilitarybuildingplacehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareForteresse, position impénétrableA position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw."The students' makeshift fortress of chairs and desks prevented the other team from reaching the prize. "La forteresse de fortune des élèves, faite de chaises et de bureaux, a empêché l'autre équipe d'atteindre le prix.militarypositionarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFortifier, munir de fortificationsTo furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to guard, to fortify."The school fortified its library, building a fortress around the valuable books to protect them from damage. "L'école a fortifié sa bibliothèque, construisant une forteresse autour des précieux livres pour les protéger des dommages.militaryarchitecturebuildingwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
