strengthening

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus qui consiste à rendre quelque chose plus fort, plus résistant ou plus stable, que ce soit physiquement, structurellement ou symboliquement.

A noun referring to the process or act of making something stronger, more powerful, or more resilient.

indénombrable

1. Process of making strongerB2formal

   The act or process of making something physically stronger or more powerful.

   Renforcement

   • The strengthening of the bridge took several months.
   • Regular exercise leads to the strengthening of muscles.
   • The strengthening of the economy is a top priority.

   Synonymesaugmentationbuildupconsolidationfortificationhardeningintensificationreinforcement

   Antonymesdebilitatingenfeeblingweakening

2. Reinforcement of a systemB2formal

   The process of making a system, relationship, or structure more robust or resilient.

   Renforcement d'un système

   • The strengthening of diplomatic ties improved trade relations.
   • The strengthening of security measures prevented further breaches.
   • The strengthening of the team's morale was evident after the victory.

   Synonymesconsolidationenhancementfortificationhardeningreinforcement

   Antonymessabotageweakening

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose plus fort, plus résistant ou plus puissant, ou de devenir plus fort.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something stronger or more powerful, or becoming stronger.

1. Make physically strongerB1formal

   To make something physically stronger or more powerful.

   Rendre physiquement plus fort

   • Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscles.
   • The workers strengthened the bridge with steel beams.
   • She does yoga to strengthen her back.

   Synonymesbolsterbraceconsolidatefortifyhardenreinforcesteeltoughen

   Antonymesdebilitateenervateenfeeblesapweaken

2. Make more effective or powerfulB2formal

   To make an argument, relationship, or system more effective or powerful.

   Renforcer

   • The new evidence strengthened the case against the suspect.
   • They are working to strengthen their partnership with other companies.
   • The government introduced policies to strengthen the economy.

   Synonymesamplifyaugmentbolsterbuttressconsolidateenhancefortifyintensifyreinforcesupport

   Antonymesimpairundermineweaken

3. B1formal

   To become stronger in terms of health, position, or influence.

   Devenir plus fort

   • His resolve strengthened after hearing the speech.
   • The wind strengthened as the storm approached.
   • Her confidence strengthened with each success.

   Synonymesbuild upconsolidategrowincreaseintensify

   Antonymesweaken