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strong in French

strong in French is fort, puissant, solide — strong means physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.

strong in French

fort

adj

puissant

adj

solide

adj

Capable of withstanding great physical force.

fort

adj

Capable of withstanding great physical force.

fort

adj

(grammar) Inflecting in a different manner than the one called weak, such as Germanic verbs which change vowels.

irrégulier

adj

(grammar) Inflecting in a different manner than the one called weak, such as Germanic verbs which change vowels.

What does "strong" mean?

adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.
"You need to be strong to lift those weights."
adjective Firm, determined, or resilient in character.
"She stayed strong through months of difficult treatment."
adjective Intense in flavor, smell, or effect.
"He prefers his coffee strong, almost like espresso."
adjective Convincing or well supported, as of an argument or case.
"The lawyer presented a strong case for the defense."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

strong in a sentence

You need to be strong to lift those weights.
The bridge was built to be strong enough for heavy trucks.
She stayed strong through months of difficult treatment.
He prefers his coffee strong, almost like espresso.

Similar words in French

mighty potent robust stiff sturdy tough

Common French translations

the of to AND A in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "strong" in French?

"strong" in French is fort, puissant, solide. strong means: Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.

How do you use "strong" in a sentence?

Example: "You need to be strong to lift those weights." In French, "strong" is fort, puissant, solide.

Are there other ways to say "strong" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "strong": fort, puissant, solide, irrégulier.

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