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fortress in French

fortress in French is forteresse — fortress means a large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.

fortress in French

forteresse
noun
A 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.

What does "fortress" mean?

  1. noun A large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.
    "The medieval fortress still stands on the hilltop."
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fortress in a sentence

  • The medieval fortress still stands on the hilltop.
  • The castle served as a fortress against invaders for centuries.

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What is "fortress" in French?

"fortress" in French is forteresse. fortress means: A large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.

How do you use "fortress" in a sentence?

Example: "The medieval fortress still stands on the hilltop." In French, "fortress" is forteresse.

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