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to fortify
01
fortifier, renforcer
to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it
Transitive: to fortify a place
Exemples
The ancient city walls were built to fortify the settlement against invading armies.
Les anciens remparts de la ville ont été construits pour fortifier la colonie contre les armées envahissantes.
1.1
fortifier, renforcer
to make someone or something stronger or more powerful
Transitive: to fortify sth
Exemples
The city decided to fortify its defenses against potential natural disasters.
La ville a décidé de renforcer ses défenses contre les catastrophes naturelles potentielles.
1.2
renforcer, consolider
to strengthen the defenses of an army, group, or position
Transitive: to fortify military forces
Exemples
The troops were fortified with new armor to prepare for the upcoming conflict.
Les troupes ont été renforcées avec une nouvelle armure pour se préparer au conflit à venir.
02
renforcer, fortifier
to add spirits, such as brandy, to wine to increase its alcohol content and create port or sherry
Transitive: to fortify an alcoholic drink
Exemples
They fortify the sherry by adding extra alcohol during the fermentation process.
Ils renforcent le xérès en ajoutant de l'alcool supplémentaire pendant le processus de fermentation.
2.1
enrichir, fortifier
to add vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients to food or beverages to increase their nutritional content
Transitive: to fortify food or drinks
Exemples
The milk is fortified with vitamin D to help support bone health.
Le lait est enrichi en vitamine D pour aider à soutenir la santé des os.
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