force Signification, définition

Signification de force en français

• 0 physical power -- force

  • the force of the explosion la violence de l’explosion

  • The fire hose sprays water with a lot of force. La lance à incendie fait jaillir l’eau avec beaucoup de violence.

  • The town was taken over by force. La ville a été prise par la force.

• 1 sth that affects or influences sth -- force [ feminine ]

  • the force of evil la force du mal

  • the forces of nature les forces de la nature

• 2 a group of workers -- force [ feminine ]

  • the police force les foces de police

  • the labor force la main-d’œuvre

• 3 (of a law, rule, etc.) being or beginning to be used -- en vigueur

  • The new legislation will come into force next month. La nouvelle législation entrera en vigueur le mois prochain.

• 4 to work together -- allier ses forces

  • The UN and the government have joined forces to provide relief. L’ONU et le gouvernement ont allié leurs forces pour fournir des secours.

• 5 to make sb do sth they do not want to do -- forcer

  • They forced him to give them his cellphone and wallet. Ils l’ont forcé/obligé à leur donner son téléphone cellulaire et son portefeuille.

  • Bad weather forced them to cancel the trip. Le mauvais temps les a contraints à annuler le voyage.

• 6 to use physical strength to make sth move -- forcer

  • Rescuers had to force the door open. Les sauveteurs ont dû forcer la porte / ouvrir la porte de force.

• 7 strength or power that can be felt -- force

  • The force of the wind was so strong that it damaged the roof.

• 8 a person or thing that has great power -- force

  • the forces of nature.

• 9 a group of men prepared for action -- force

  • the police force

  • the Royal Air Force.

• 10 to make (someone or something) do something, go somewhere etc, often against his etc will -- forcer (à), imposer

  • He forced me to give him money.

• 11 to achieve by strength or effort -- contraindre

  • He forced a smile despite his grief.