renfort

French

Etymology

Deverbal from renforcer.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʁɑ̃.fɔʁ/

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Noun

renfort m (plural renforts)

1. reinforcement
2. backup, help

   venir en renfort ― to come as backup

   Les renforts arrivent ! ― Backup is on its way!

Derived terms

• à grand renfort de

Related terms

• renforcement

See also

• rescousse

Further reading

• “renfort”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.

Norman

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Noun

renfort m (plural renforts)

1. (Jersey, architecture) roof truss