fortify

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de renforcer ou de consolider quelque chose, comme une construction, une position ou une substance, afin de le rendre plus protégé ou plus résistant.

A verb used to indicate the act of strengthening or reinforcing something, such as a structure, position, or substance, to make it more secure or resistant.

1. Strengthen physicallyB2formal

   To make a place or structure stronger and more secure, especially against attack.

   Fortifier (physiquement)

   • The army fortified the castle walls with stone.
   • They fortified the city against invasion.
   • The bridge was fortified with steel supports.

   Synonymesbracebuttressprotectreinforcesecureshore upstrengthen

   Antonymesdebilitateenfeebleundermineweaken

2. Strengthen mentally or emotionallyB2formal

   To give someone strength, courage, or confidence.

   Fortifier moralement

   • Her words fortified my resolve to continue.
   • The training fortified his mental toughness.
   • He fortified himself with a deep breath before the speech.

   Synonymesbolsterbraceemboldenencouragereassuresteel

3. Add nutrientsB2formalculinary

   To add vitamins or minerals to food to improve its nutritional value.

   enrichir en nutriments

   • The company fortifies its cereal with iron and vitamin D.
   • Milk is often fortified with calcium.
   • Many breads are fortified with folic acid.

   Synonymesboostenrichsupplementvitaminize