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English to French Dictionary

reinforce Meaning in French (reinforce signification en français)

renforcer
Synonymes:consolidersoutenirappuyer
renforcer in English:reinforce
Phonetic:ʁɑ̃fɔʁse
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de reinforce en français est renforcer. (Rendre plus fort, plus solide, plus résistant.)

Definitions of Reinforce

  1. 1
    verb
    renforcer

    To strengthen or support something, often by adding more material or making it more robust.

    Rendre plus fort, plus solide, plus résistant.

  2. 2
    verb
    renforcer

    To make a feeling, an idea, or a belief stronger and more certain.

    Rendre une idée, un sentiment, une croyance plus fort, plus certain.

Example Sentences

“The new evidence will reinforce our argument in court.”

Les nouvelles preuves renforceront notre argument au tribunal.

“They decided to reinforce the old bridge with steel beams.”

Ils ont décidé de renforcer le vieux pont avec des poutres en acier.

“Positive feedback can reinforce good behavior in children.”

Les commentaires positifs peuvent renforcer les bons comportements chez les enfants.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

consolidersoutenirappuyer

In English:

strengthensupportbolsterfortify

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

affaiblirdiminuer

Inflected Word Forms

past tensereinforced
present participlereinforcing
nounreinforcement
agent nounreinforcer

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

reinforce a messagecollocation

To make a message stronger or clearer, ensuring it is understood.

reinforce a beliefcollocation

To strengthen an existing belief or conviction.