forte

UK
/ˈfɔː.teɪ/
US
/ˈfɔr.teɪ/

Translations

fortenoun
fortes
pl
UK
/ˈfɔː.teɪ/
US
/ˈfɔr.teɪ/
сильная сторона
Her forte is playing the piano.
Её сильная сторона — игра на пианино.
Mathematics is his forte.
Математика — его конёк.
Additional translations
forteadjective
more forte
Comp.
most forte
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔːteɪ/
US
/ˈfɔːrteɪ/
He has a forte personality that makes him a great leader.
У него сильная личность, что делает его отличным лидером.
The music was played at a forte volume during the concert.
Музыка играла на громком уровне во время концерта.
forteadverb
Used chiefly in musical directions to mean 'loudly'.

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.