No. 465 in French
forte
The French word "forte" means "strong" or "strength" in English.
In a sentence
Elle est très forte en mathématiques.
She is very strong in mathematics.
The word 'forte' is used here to describe someone's strength or skill in a particular subject.
Une odeur forte émanait de la cuisine.
A strong smell emanated from the kitchen.
In this sentence, 'forte' is used to describe an intense or overpowering quality, in this case, a smell.
La construction est assez forte pour résister aux tremblements de terre.
The construction is strong enough to withstand earthquakes.
Here, 'forte' is applied to indicate physical robustness or durability, referring to the stability of the construction.
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