Enter the word for search

fortify

/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/

/ˈfɔrtɪfaɪ/

Translations

fortifyverb

fortified

Past Simple

fortified

Past Participle

fortifying

Gerund

/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/

/ˈfɔrtɪfaɪ/

fortifierAu sens figuré: renforcer, rendre plus résistant.

She drank a cup of coffee to fortify herself for the long day ahead.

Elle a bu une tasse de café pour se fortifier en vue de la longue journée qui l'attendait.

The soldiers worked tirelessly to fortify the castle walls before the enemy arrived.

Les soldats ont travaillé sans relâche pour fortifier les murs du château avant l'arrivée de l'ennemi.

Additional translations

enrichirEn parlant d'aliments ou de boissons, notamment avec des vitamines ou des minéraux.

Synonyms

Antonyms

fortifyverb

To strengthen a place with defensive works so as to protect it against attack.

The soldiers worked tirelessly to fortify the castle walls before the enemy arrived.

To make someone or something stronger or more resilient.

She drank a cup of coffee to fortify herself for the long day ahead.

To add nutrients or other beneficial substances to food or drink.

The cereal is fortified with vitamins and minerals to improve its nutritional value.