strength

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de force physique, ou la capacité à résister à une charge, une pression ou des difficultés.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being physically strong, or the capacity to withstand force, pressure, or difficulty.

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1. Physical powerA2formal

   The quality or state of being physically strong.

   force physique

   • He used all his strength to lift the heavy box.
   • Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.
   • She didn't have enough strength to open the jar.

   Synonymesbrawnforcemightmusclepotencypowervigor

   Antonymesfeeblenessfrailtyinfirmityweakness

2. Mental or emotional resilienceB1formal

   The capacity to withstand great force, pressure, or difficulty.

   force mentale / résilience

   • She showed great strength of character during the crisis.
   • It takes inner strength to overcome such a loss.
   • His mental strength helped him recover quickly.

   Synonymesbackbonecouragefortitudegrithardinessresilienceresolvetenacitytoughness

   Antonymesfrailtyvulnerabilityweakness

3. Positive attribute or advantageB1formal

   A good or beneficial quality that someone or something has.

   point fort, force

   • Her main strength is her ability to communicate clearly.
   • The product's strength lies in its simplicity.
   • We need to identify our strengths and weaknesses.

   Synonymesadvantageassetfortegiftstrong pointtalent

   Antonymesdefectfailingflawfrailtyshortcomingvulnerabilityweakness

4. Intensity or degreeB2formal

   The degree to which something is strong or intense.

   Intensité ou degré

   • The strength of the wind increased during the storm.
   • The coffee's strength was too much for him.
   • The strength of the signal depends on the antenna.

   Synonymesdegreeextentforceintensitymagnitudepowervehemencevigor

   Antonymesfeeblenessweakness