forge

• Substantif désignant un lieu de travail ou une entreprise où le métal est chauffé et mis en forme, généralement par forgeage ou pressage, souvent associé au travail du forgeron ou à la transformation industrielle du métal.

A noun referring to a workplace or facility where metal is heated and shaped, typically by hammering or pressing, often associated with blacksmithing or industrial metalworking.

1. Blacksmith's workshopB1formal

   A workshop where metal is heated and hammered into shape, typically containing a furnace and an anvil.

   Forge (atelier de forgeron)

   • The blacksmith worked tirelessly in his forge.
   • The old forge still has its original bellows and anvil.
   • He learned the trade by working in a forge.

   Synonymessmithy

2. Metalworking furnaceB1formal

   A furnace or hearth used for heating metal to be shaped.

   Forge (four de métallurgie)

   • The forge reached extremely high temperatures.
   • They used a gas forge to melt the iron.
   • The metal was placed in the forge until it glowed red.

   Synonymesfirefurnacehearth

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner forme à un métal en le chauffant et en le martelant, de créer quelque chose avec effort, ou de falsifier quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of shaping metal by heating and hammering, or creating something with effort, or counterfeiting something.

1. B2formal

   To shape metal by heating and hammering it.

   Forger (le métal)

   • The blacksmith forged a sword from steel.
   • They forged the iron into a decorative gate.
   • He learned to forge metal at the workshop.

   Synonymesbeatfashionformhammermoldshapework

2. B2formal

   To create or develop something strong, such as a relationship or plan.

   forger

   • They forged a strong friendship over the years.
   • The two companies forged a new partnership.
   • She forged a successful career in journalism.

   Synonymesbuildconstructcraftcreatedevelopestablishfashionform

   Antonymesbreakdestroydissolveruinundermine

3. Fake or counterfeitB2formal

   To make a fraudulent copy of something, such as a signature or document.

   Falsifier

   • He was arrested for forging the signature on the check.
   • They forged the documents to gain access to the building.
   • The painting was forged and sold as an original.

   Synonymescounterfeitfabricatefakefalsify

4. Move forward steadilyC1formal

   To move forward with determination and strength.

   Avancer résolument

   • The team forged ahead despite the difficulties.
   • She forged through the crowd to reach the stage.
   • He forged his way through the dense forest.

   Synonymesadvancedrivepress onprogresspush on

   Antonymesfalterhaltlagrecederetreatstall