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forced

UK
/fɔːst/
US
/fɔrst/

Translations

forcedadjective
more forced
Comp.
most forced
Super.
UK
/fɔːst/
US
/fɔrst/
Functions as an adjective derived from the past-participle of the verb “force”
forcéSe dit d’un acte, d’une confession ou d’un comportement obtenu sous la contrainte.
The forced confession was later deemed inadmissible in court.
L’aveu forcé a ensuite été jugé irrecevable au tribunal.
forcéSe dit de ce qui paraît artificiel, non spontané ou trop appuyé.
Her laughter sounded forced, as if she was trying too hard to fit in.
Son rire semblait forcé, comme si elle essayait trop fort de s’intégrer.
forcéSe dit d’une action ou d’une manœuvre imposée par les circonstances.
The pilot executed a forced landing when the engine failed.
Le pilote a effectué un atterrissage forcé lorsque le moteur est tombé en panne.
Additional translations
forcéEmploi horticole : cultivé hors saison sous chaleur, lumière ou obscurité artificielles.
Synonyms
compelled
coerced
obliged
imposed
strained
unnatural
Antonyms
voluntary
unforced
forceverb

forced

Past Simple

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

Definitions

forcedadjective
Obtained or imposed by coercion or physical power.
The forced confession was later deemed inadmissible in court.
Done or produced with effort, not natural or spontaneous.
Her laughter sounded forced, as if she was trying too hard to fit in.
Required or made inevitable by external circumstances rather than by choice.
The pilot executed a forced landing when the engine failed.
Grown or produced out of season by means of artificial heat, light, or darkness.
Forced rhubarb is harvested in candle-lit sheds during winter.
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.
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