forced

• Qualifie quelque chose qui est fait ou produit avec effort, de manière non naturelle ou non spontanée ; peut aussi se référer à quelque chose de provoqué par une pression extérieure.

Describes something that is done or produced with effort, not naturally or spontaneously; can also refer to something compelled by external pressure.

1. Done under compulsionB1formal

   Carried out or produced under pressure or against one's will.

   fait sous contrainte

   • The forced labor conditions were condemned by human rights groups.
   • She gave a forced smile despite her sadness.
   • The plane made a forced landing due to engine failure.

   Synonymesconstraineddrivenenforcedinvoluntarymandatoryobligatoryobliged

   Antonymesoptionalspontaneousvoluntarywilling

2. Artificial or unnaturalB2formal

   Lacking naturalness or spontaneity; strained.

   Forcé, artificiel

   • His forced laughter made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The dialogue in the play felt forced and unrealistic.
   • She tried to make conversation, but it seemed forced.

   Synonymesaffectedartificialcontrivedstiltedstrainedunnatural

   Antonymeseasyeffortlessfluidgenuinenaturalspontaneousunforced

3. Imposed by external factorsB2formal

   Resulting from circumstances beyond one's control.

   imposé par des circonstances extérieures

   • The company announced forced layoffs due to budget cuts.
   • They lived in forced exile for many years.
   • The team had a forced break because of the storm.

   Synonymescompulsoryimposedinvoluntaryobligatoryunavoidable

   Antonymesoptionalspontaneousunforcedvoluntarywilling

• Verbe désignant l'action de contraindre quelqu'un ou quelque chose à agir d'une certaine manière, ou d'appliquer une force physique pour atteindre un objectif.

A verb used to indicate compelling someone or something to act in a particular way or to use physical strength to achieve something.

1. B1formal

   To compel or make someone do something against their will.

   forcer (à faire quelque chose)

   • They forced him to confess.
   • She forced a smile despite her sadness.
   • Parents shouldn't force children into activities they hate.

   Synonymescoercecompelconstraindriveimpelobligepresspressure

   Antonymesallowcoaxencourageletpermitpersuadeurge

2. Use physical strengthA2formal

   To use physical power to move, open, or break something.

   forcer

   • He forced the door open with a crowbar.
   • She forced her way through the crowd.
   • The wind forced the branches to bend.

   Synonymesdriveheavepresspropelpushramshovethrust

3. Produce with effortB2informal

   To produce something through great effort or strain.

   Produire avec effort

   • He forced a laugh at the bad joke.
   • She forced herself to eat despite not being hungry.
   • The writer forced out a few more pages before deadline.

   Synonymesaffectassumecontrivecounterfeitfakefeignmanufactureput onsimulate

Variantes phrasalforce out