Enter the word for search

forte

UK
/ˈfɔː.teɪ/
US
/ˈfɔr.teɪ/

Translations

fortenoun
fortes
pl
UK
/ˈfɔː.teɪ/
US
/ˈfɔr.teɪ/
point fortSens figuré: talent ou domaine où l’on excelle.
Mathematics has always been her forte, and she often helps her classmates with their homework.
Les mathématiques ont toujours été son point fort, et elle aide souvent ses camarades avec leurs devoirs.
forteTerme musical employé pour une nuance sonore forte.
The score begins with a sudden forte that grabs the listener's attention.
La partition commence par un forte soudain qui capte l’attention de l’auditeur.
Additional translations
atoutSens figuré, plus courant dans la langue générale.
Synonyms
strong point
strength
proficiency
aptitude
gift
talent
specialty
forteadjective
more forte
Comp.
most forte
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔːteɪ/
US
/ˈfɔːrteɪ/
fortEn musique: « fort » au sens de joué avec intensité sonore.
The orchestra played the passage in a forte manner, filling the hall with powerful sound.
L’orchestre a joué le passage fort, remplissant la salle d’un son puissant.
Synonyms
robust
fortified
stentorian
loud
strong
forceful
powerful
vigorous
forteadverb
Used chiefly in musical directions to mean 'loudly'.
fortDidascalie musicale: avec force, à voix ou à sonorité élevée.
The violins entered forte, bringing the piece to a dramatic peak.
Les violons sont entrés fort, portant la pièce à un sommet dramatique.
Synonyms
loudly
strongly
forcefully
powerfully
vigorously
forcibly

Definitions

fortenoun
A person's strong suit, or most highly developed characteristic, talent, or skill; something that one excels in.
Mathematics has always been her forte, and she often helps her classmates with their homework.
The stronger part of a sword blade, from the hilt to the middle.
The fencer skillfully used the forte of his blade to parry his opponent's attack.
A passage or note in music that is to be played loudly; the musical dynamic marking indicating loudness (𝑓).
The score begins with a sudden forte that grabs the listener's attention.
forteadjective
Strong or loud, especially in terms of sound or music.
The orchestra played the passage in a forte manner, filling the hall with powerful sound.
forteadverb
Loudly; with force or strength (chiefly as a musical direction).
The violins entered forte, bringing the piece to a dramatic peak.
OverviewPhrasesExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries
Active Dictionary Company Limited 7/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong