fort/fɔːʁ/
adverb / adjective / noun · A2 · Frequency 594
adverb
Meanings
strongly, very
Used to indicate strong degree or emphasis.
much, a lot
Used to indicate large quantity.
Examples
Cette remarque m'a fort surpris.
That remark surprised me greatly.
Le nouveau règlement a fort déplu aux employés.
The new regulations strongly displeased the employees.
Après cette longue journée, j'ai fort à faire avant de pouvoir me reposer.
After this long day, I have a lot to do before I can rest.
Collocations
- parler fortto speak loudly
Common mistakes
fortement
fort
The adverbs 'fort' and 'fortement' have different meanings and are not interchangeable.
fort de personnes
beaucoup de personnes
The adverb 'fort' cannot directly modify a noun; a quantifier is needed to express quantity.
Related words
antonymfaiblementweakly
- antonympeulittle; not very much/many
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
strong; powerful
Commonly used to describe physical strength or the intensity of an object.
skilled, proficient, successful, often used in reference to academic subjects or abilities
Often used informally, especially to refer to ability in academic subjects or skills.
Examples
Ce jeune homme est fort et porte facilement les meubles lourds.
This young man is strong and easily carries heavy furniture.
Le moteur reste fort même dans les montées difficiles.
The engine remains powerful even on difficult climbs.
Paul est fort en physique et aide souvent ses camarades.
Paul is good at physics and often helps his classmates.
Collocations
- un homme forta strong man
- un élève fort en mathématiquesa student strong in mathematics
Common mistakes
un élève fort de mathématiques
un élève fort en mathématiques
When fort means proficient in a subject or skill, it is followed by the preposition en, not de.
Related words
nounmasculine
Meanings
a fort or fortress
Refers to a military defensive building.
a strong point or strength
Refers to an advantage or strength in ability, skill, or character.
Examples
Le fort protège l entrée du port depuis plusieurs siècles.
The fort has protected the entrance to the port for several centuries.
Nous avons visité le fort au sommet de la colline.
We visited the fort at the top of the hill.
Le musée présente les anciens plans du fort aux visiteurs.
The museum shows visitors the old plans of the fort.
Collocations
- un fort militairea military fort
- le fort d’un raisonnementthe strong point of an argument
Common mistakes
forte
fort
When used as a noun meaning strength, it is masculine and should not be used in feminine form.
Related words
synonymforteressefortress
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
strong; powerful
Commonly used to describe physical strength or the intensity of an object.
skilled, proficient, successful, often used in reference to academic subjects or abilities
Often used informally, especially to refer to ability in academic subjects or skills.
Examples
Cette athlète est forte et endurante.
This athlete is strong and enduring.
Elle est forte en mathématiques, surtout en géométrie.
She is good at mathematics, especially geometry.
Elle est forte dans les moments difficiles, et toute l'équipe peut compter sur elle.
She is reliable in difficult moments, and the whole team can count on her.
Collocations
- un homme forta strong man
- un élève fort en mathématiquesa student strong in mathematics
Common mistakes
un élève fort de mathématiques
un élève fort en mathématiques
When fort means proficient in a subject or skill, it is followed by the preposition en, not de.
Related words
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
strong; powerful
Commonly used to describe physical strength or the intensity of an object.
skilled, proficient, successful, often used in reference to academic subjects or abilities
Often used informally, especially to refer to ability in academic subjects or skills.
Examples
Les athlètes forts soulèvent facilement ces poids.
The strong athletes can easily lift these weights.
Mes camarades sont forts en mathématiques et en physique.
My classmates are good at mathematics and physics.
Les vents forts ont retardé le départ du bateau.
Strong winds delayed the boat's departure.