reinforced

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été rendu plus solide ou plus efficace, souvent en ajoutant un matériau supplémentaire ou un support, ou en renforçant une structure, une conviction ou un sentiment.

Describes something that has been made stronger or more effective, often by adding extra material or support.

1. Strengthened or supportedB2formal

   Made stronger or more resistant by adding extra material or support.

   renforcé

   • The bridge was reinforced with steel beams.
   • Reinforced concrete is used in many modern buildings.
   • The walls were reinforced to withstand earthquakes.

   Synonymesbracedbuttressedfortifiedhardenedstrengthenedsupportedtoughened

   Antonymesfragileunsupportedweakened

2. Strengthened in behavior or beliefB2formal

   Made more certain or stronger through repetition or additional evidence.

   renforcé (au sens psychologique ou comportemental)

   • His argument was reinforced by new data.
   • The training reinforced the importance of safety procedures.
   • Her confidence was reinforced by positive feedback.

   Synonymesbuttressedconfirmedfortifiedsolidifiedstrengthenedsupported

   Antonymesshakenweakened

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de renforcer ou de soutenir quelque chose, comme une idée, une structure ou un comportement.

A verb used to indicate the act of strengthening or supporting something, such as an idea, structure, or behavior.

1. Strengthen physicallyB2formal

   To make a structure or material stronger or more durable.

   Renforcer physiquement

   • They reinforced the bridge with steel beams.
   • The walls were reinforced to withstand earthquakes.
   • Concrete is often reinforced with metal bars.

   Synonymesbracebuttressfortifyhardenshore upstiffenstrengthensupporttoughen

   Antonymesdeteriorateundermineweaken

2. Strengthen an idea or behaviorB2formal

   To strengthen or support an idea, opinion, or behavior, often through repetition or rewards.

   Renforcer (une idée ou un comportement)

   • Positive feedback reinforces good study habits.
   • The teacher reinforced the lesson with practical examples.
   • Rewards can reinforce desired behaviors in children.

   Synonymesback upbolsterbuttresscementencouragefortifypromotesolidifystrengthensupport

   Antonymesdiscourageundermineweaken