renforcer

Renforcer is a French verb meaning to make something stronger or more robust. It applies to physical structures and materials, as well as to abstract concepts such as security, arguments, or institutions. The action typically involves adding strength through reinforcement measures, improving design, or implementing safeguards to increase resilience.

Etymology and forms: The verb is formed from the prefix re- plus forcer (to force), and its related noun le renforcement. Renforcer is a regular -er verb. Present tense forms are: je renforce, tu renforces, il renforce, nous renforçons, vous renforcez, ils renforcent. The past participle is renforcé; the present participle is renforçant; the noun renforcement refers to the act or result of reinforcing.

Usage: In construction and engineering, on peut renforcer les fondations, les murs, ou les structures pour améliorer leur résistance. In security or policy contexts, on renforce les contrôles, les procédures, ou les protocoles. In everyday language, on renforce une position ou un argument en apportant des preuves et des exemples.

See also: renforcement, renfort.