fortification

• Nom désignant une construction destinée à défendre un lieu contre une attaque, ou l'action de fortifier quelque chose.

A noun referring to a structure built to defend a place against attack, or the act of strengthening something.

1. Military structureB2formal

   A defensive wall, building, or other structure built to protect a place from attack.

   Fortification

   • The ancient fortification protected the city from invaders.
   • Soldiers reinforced the fortification with sandbags.
   • The castle's fortification included a moat and high walls.

   Synonymesbastionbulwarkcitadelfastnessfortfortressredoubtstronghold

2. Strengthening or enrichmentC1formal

   The act of making something stronger or more effective, often by adding something.

   Renforcement

   • The fortification of the bridge with steel beams took several months.
   • Vitamin D fortification in milk helps prevent deficiencies.
   • The fortification of the company's cybersecurity system was necessary.

   Synonymesamplificationaugmentationenhancementintensificationreinforcementstrengthening