strengthens in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for strengthens in the English»French Dictionary

I.strengthen [Brit ˈstrɛŋθ(ə)n, ˈstrɛŋkθ(ə)n, Am ˈstrɛŋ(k)θən] VB trans

1. strengthen (reinforce):

strengthen building, material, wall

renforcer

strengthen equipment, machine

consolider

2. strengthen (increase the power of):

strengthen government, party, team

renforcer

strengthen argument, claim, position

renforcer

strengthen bond, links

consolider

3. strengthen (increase):

strengthen belief, determination, love

renforcer

strengthen power, role

affirmer

to strengthen sb's hand fig

consolider la position de qn

to strengthen one's lead

renforcer sa position de leader

4. strengthen (build up):

strengthen muscles

fortifier

strengthen dollar, economy

raffermir

II.strengthen [Brit ˈstrɛŋθ(ə)n, ˈstrɛŋkθ(ə)n, Am ˈstrɛŋ(k)θən] VB intr

strengthen muscles:

se fortifier

strengthen current, wind:

augmenter (de force)

strengthen economy, yen:

se raffermir (against par rapport à)

Translations for strengthens in the French»English Dictionary

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renforcer muscles, tissus

to strengthen

renforcer équipe, effectifs, troupe

to strengthen

renforcer pouvoir, loi, sanctions, amitié, défense

to strengthen, reinforce

renforcer groupe, ville, monnaie

to strengthen

ce qui s'est passé me renforce dans mes positions/certitudes

what has happened strengthens my position/convictions

(exercices de) musculation (après une maladie)

exercises to strengthen the muscles

pour renforcer la compétitivité œnotouristique de la région

to strengthen the competitiveness of wine tourism in the region

consolider mur

to strengthen

consolider monnaie

to strengthen

fortifier ongles, cheveux

to strengthen

fortifier foi, régime

to strengthen

endurcir corps, caractère

to strengthen

raffermir personne: autorité, position

to strengthen

appesantir autorité, domination

to strengthen

affermir autorité, conviction, volonté, voix

to strengthen

strengthens in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for strengthens in the English»French Dictionary

I.strengthen [ˈstreŋθn] VB trans

strengthen

renforcer

strengthen a wall

fortifier

strengthen one's muscles

développer

Phrases:

to strengthen one's grip on sth

renforcer son emprise sur qc

to strengthen one's hand

renforcer sa position

II.strengthen [ˈstreŋθn] VB intr

1. strengthen (become strong):

strengthen muscles

se renforcer

2. strengthen FIN:

strengthen stock market, prices

se raffermir

Translations for strengthens in the French»English Dictionary

Your search term in other parts of the dictionary

affermir pouvoir

to strengthen

affermir chairs

to strengthen

s'affermir autorité

to strengthen

fortifier volonté, amitié

to strengthen

fortifier qn dans sa conviction

to strengthen sb in their conviction

resserrer amitié, relations

to strengthen

consolider

to strengthen

renforcer

to strengthen

renforcer position, sentiment, soupçon

to strengthen

strengthens Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to strengthen one's grip on sth

renforcer son emprise sur qc

to strengthen one's hand

renforcer sa position

to strengthen sb in their conviction

fortifier qn dans sa conviction

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The wings and landing gear were strengthened as well.

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A number of women's groups supported this as strengthening marriage.

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These may play a role in cell communication and certain brain processes including sleep, but further studies are needed to strengthen current ones.

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All programs and services are implemented as partnerships are strengthened.

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A dark color, for example, forms a high contrast to the bright light spots and strengthens the effect.

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Dating to its early history, the firm was dedicated to strengthening the urban core with projects and the civic involvement of firm members.

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The provincial councils and moves to strengthen them were not popular.

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It started to attract global clients who helped develop and strengthen its network.

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While gradually increasing in forward motion, the storm continued to strengthen.

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While at first they were continued, and even strengthened, by 1820 timber became one of the first areas for free trade theory to be applied.

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