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force in French

force in French is pouvoir, force, Force — force means strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.

force in French

pouvoir
noun
Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
force
noun
Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
Force
noun
(humorous, or, science fiction, with the, often, capitalized) A metaphysical and ubiquitous power from the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. See usage note. [1977]
force
noun
forces
noun
(countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
pouvoir
noun
(countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
force
noun
(countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
truc
noun
(countable) A 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.
forcer
verb
contraindre
verb

What does "force" mean?

  1. noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
    "The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby."
  2. noun In physics, a push or pull on an object, measured in newtons.
    "Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the earth."
  3. noun An organized group, especially military or police, with a command structure.
    "The peacekeeping force arrived within days."
  4. verb To make someone do something against their will, or to make something happen through effort or pressure.
    "They forced the door open when the key wouldn't work."
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force in a sentence

  • The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby.
  • She spoke with such force that no one dared argue.
  • Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the earth.
  • Friction is a force that slows the sledge as it slides downhill.

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What is "force" in French?
"force" in French is pouvoir, force, Force. force means: Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
How do you use "force" in a sentence?
Example: "The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby." In French, "force" is pouvoir, force, Force.
Are there other ways to say "force" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "force": pouvoir, force, Force, forces, truc, forcer.
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