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stronghold in French

stronghold in French is bastion, place forte, fief — stronghold means a fortified place built to resist attack.

stronghold in French

bastion
noun
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
place forte
noun
A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
fief
noun
(figuratively) A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea.

What does "stronghold" mean?

  1. noun A fortified place built to resist attack.
    "The castle served as a stronghold against invading forces for centuries."
  2. noun A place or area where a particular group, idea, or belief is dominant.
    "The region remains a stronghold of the opposition party."
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stronghold in a sentence

  • The castle served as a stronghold against invading forces for centuries.
  • The region remains a stronghold of the opposition party.

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What is "stronghold" in French?

"stronghold" in French is bastion, place forte, fief. stronghold means: A fortified place built to resist attack.

How do you use "stronghold" in a sentence?

Example: "The castle served as a stronghold against invading forces for centuries." In French, "stronghold" is bastion, place forte, fief.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "stronghold": bastion, place forte, fief.

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