fortification

UK
/ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌfɔrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Traducciones

fortificationadjective
UK
/ˌfɔː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌfɔr.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something related to defensive works (e.g., "fortification plans").
Traducciones adicionales
fortificatoireTerme rare, surtout dans le domaine militaire; s'emploie souvent plutôt dans des tournures nominales comme « de fortification ».
fortificationnoun
fortifications
pl
UK
/ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌfɔrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
fortificationEmploi militaire : construction ou renforcement des défenses.
The fortification of the border was a priority for the military.
La fortification de la frontière était une priorité pour l'armée.
The ancient city was surrounded by a massive fortification to protect it from invaders.
La ville antique était entourée d'une massive fortification pour la protéger des envahisseurs.
The castle served as a fortification during the medieval wars.
Le château a servi de fortification pendant les guerres médiévales.
enrichissementEn nutrition : ajout de vitamines, minéraux ou autres nutriments aux aliments.
The fortification of breakfast cereals with iron helps prevent anemia.
L'enrichissement des céréales du petit-déjeuner en fer aide à prévenir l'anémie.

Definiciones

fortificationadjective
Relating to the design, construction, or use of defensive works.
The army issued new fortification guidelines.
fortificationnoun
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
The ancient city was surrounded by a massive fortification to protect it from invaders.
The act of building military defenses to protect a place against attack.
The fortification of the border was a priority for the military.
A structure or building that is used for defense.
The castle served as a fortification during the medieval wars.
The process of adding vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients to food or drink to increase its nutritional value.
The fortification of breakfast cereals with iron helps prevent anemia.