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force

UK
/fɔːs/
US
/fɔrs/

Translations

forcenoun
forces
pl
UK
/fɔːs/
US
/fɔrs/
forcePuissance physique, effort, contrainte ou pouvoir d’action; emploi courant et figuré.
The force of the wind knocked down several trees.
La force du vent a déraciné plusieurs arbres.
Additional translations
corpsPour un groupe organisé, surtout dans l’administration, la police ou l’armée.
vigueurAu sens de validité ou d’effet juridique; surtout dans la locution « en vigueur ».
Synonyms
power
strength
energy
might
influence
compulsion
coercion
pressure
vigor
drive
Antonyms
weakness
inability
forceverb
forced
Past Simple
forced
Past Participle
forcing
Gerund
UK
/fɔːs/
US
/fɔrs/
forcerVerbe général pour contraindre, imposer ou faire entrer quelque chose par la force.
The teacher had to force the students to complete their homework.
Le professeur a dû forcer les élèves à terminer leurs devoirs.
Additional translations
forcerEn horticulture, pour faire fleurir ou pousser hors saison.
Synonyms
compel
coerce
oblige
drive
impel
urge
press
enforce
Antonyms
allow
permit
let
release
free
forceadjective
UK
/fɔːs/
US
/fɔrs/
Used attributively before a noun; generally not gradable.
Additional translations
forcéTechnique, devant un nom; indique quelque chose produit ou obtenu par la force.
Synonyms
forcible
coercive
compulsory
mandatory
obligatory
imperative
compelling
required
necessary

Definitions

forcenoun
Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
The force of the wind knocked down several trees.
Coercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence.
The government used force to suppress the uprising.
Mental or moral strength or power.
Her force of character was evident in her leadership style.
A group of people organized for a particular purpose, such as a military or police force.
The police force was deployed to maintain order during the protest.
A natural power or effect that is able to change the speed or direction of an object.
Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.
The state of being in effect or operative; validity.
The new regulations will be in force from January.
A person or thing regarded as exerting power or influence.
She has been the driving force behind the campaign.
forceverb
To make someone do something against their will.
The teacher had to force the students to complete their homework.
To use physical strength or power to move something.
He had to force the door open when it got stuck.
To achieve something by using pressure or coercion.
The company was able to force a deal through intense negotiations.
To cause (a plant) to grow, bud, or bloom out of season by artificially controlling environmental conditions.
Gardeners often force tulip bulbs indoors to enjoy early spring flowers.
forceadjective
Relating to or involving physical force; exerting or produced by force (chiefly before a noun).
A force pump can raise water several meters above its source.
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