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fortifying

UK
/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔrtɪfaɪɪŋ/

Translations

fortifyingnoun
UK
/ˈfɔː.tɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔr.t̬ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun referring to the act or process of strengthening.
fortificationAu sens de renforcement ou de mise en sécurité, surtout dans un contexte technique ou militaire.
The fortifying of the city walls took the engineers several months.
La fortification des remparts de la ville a pris plusieurs mois aux ingénieurs.
Additional translations
renforcementTerme plus général pour l’action de rendre plus solide ou plus sûr.
Synonyms
fortification
reinforcement
strengthening
bolstering
consolidation
buttressing
enhancement
reinforcing
fortifyingadjective
more fortifying
Comp.
most fortifying
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔrtɪfaɪɪŋ/
fortifiantQui renforce l’organisme ou redonne des forces.
The fortifying drink helped the athletes recover quickly after the intense workout.
La boisson fortifiante a aidé les athlètes à récupérer rapidement après l’entraînement intense.
tonifiantS’emploie surtout pour une action ou une substance qui redonne de l’énergie.
The fortifying drink helped the athletes recover quickly after the intense workout.
La boisson tonifiante a aidé les athlètes à récupérer rapidement après l’entraînement intense.
encourageantSe dit de paroles ou d’un soutien qui redonnent courage.
Her fortifying words gave him the courage to face the challenges ahead.
Ses paroles encourageantes lui ont donné le courage d’affronter les défis à venir.
Additional translations
stimulantSe dit d’un effet qui revigore ou dynamise.
réconfortantNuance affective de soutien moral.
Synonyms
strengthening
invigorating
reinforcing
supportive
enhancing
fortifyverb

fortifying

Gerund

fortified
Past Simple
fortified
Past Participle
fortifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈfɔrtɪfaɪ/
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.
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.
Additional translations
enrichirEn parlant d'aliments ou de boissons, notamment avec des vitamines ou des minéraux.
Synonyms
strengthen
secure
reinforce
protect
bolster
support
enhance
Antonyms
weaken
diminish
undermine

Definitions

fortifyingnoun
The act or process of making something stronger or more secure.
The fortifying of the city walls took the engineers several months.
fortifyingadjective
Having the ability to strengthen or invigorate physically, mentally, or morally.
The fortifying drink helped the athletes recover quickly after the intense workout.
Providing support or encouragement to boost confidence or morale.
Her fortifying words gave him the courage to face the challenges ahead.
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.
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