What does forger in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word forger in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use forger in French.

The word forger in French means forge, forge, forge, shape, invent, click, forge, make your mind up, build a reputation. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word forger

forge

verbe transitif (travailler le métal) (metal)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce sculpteur a pris le parti de forger le métal.
The sculptor decided to forge the metal.

forge

verbe transitif (façonner)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cet artisan forge des outils robustes.
That craftsman forges robust tools.

forge, shape

verbe transitif (former) (figurative)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ses années de galère ont forgé le caractère de Pascal.
Those difficult years shaped Pascal's character.

invent

verbe transitif (inventer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Elle a forgé sa version de l'histoire.
She invented her version of the story.

click, forge

verbe transitif (Équitation, technique (cheval : heurter ses fers) (horse)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Que faire pour que mon cheval évite de forger ?
What should I do to prevent my horse from clicking (or: forging)?

make your mind up

locution verbale (se persuader)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Le jury se forgea une intime conviction en trois jours d’audience.
The jury made their minds up in three days of attending the trial.

build a reputation

(se faire percevoir d'une façon)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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