Fort
Example: Le château fort protège la ville depuis des siècles.
Definition
"Fort" refers to a strong and well-defended building or structure designed to protect a city, area, or strategic position from attacks. It often has thick walls and defensive features, as in the phrase 'Le château fort protège la ville depuis des siècles,' meaning the stronghold defends the city for centuries.
Etymology
The word "fort" in French comes from the Latin word 'fortis,' meaning strong or brave. Did you know that many forts were named to emphasize their strength and protection capabilities? The term evolved in French to specifically denote fortified structures designed for defense.
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"Fort" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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