je suis fort
The French phrase for "I am strong" is je suis fort.
This phrase is used to express that one possesses great physical power or mental resilience.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender of the person speaking. If the speaker is male, the masculine form fort is used in je suis fort. If the speaker is female, the adjective must change to the feminine form forte, resulting in je suis forte.
Did you know?
- If you want to say you are 'too strong' in a way that sounds overwhelming, you might add the adverb trop, creating je suis trop fort, which can sometimes be used as slang for 'I am too good' or 'I am amazing'.
- In certain French idioms, saying someone is fort can be used sarcastically to mean they are being audacious or 'have a lot of nerve'.
- In French, the phrase être fort en… is commonly used to say one is good at a particular school subject, such as je suis fort en maths.
Examples in context
- Si tu es fort, je suis fort.If you are strong, I am strong.This sentence demonstrates the relationship between two people's strength using je suis fort.Tatoeba #1259526 by sacredceltic, translation #1259077 by cntrational
- Je suis forte et courageuse.I am strong and courageous.This sentence shows a female speaker expressing strength and courage.Tatoeba #11259683 by fanfriz, translation #11902429 by purple_ice
- Je suis fort(e) en sport.I am strong in sports.
- Je suis incroyablement fort(e).I am incredibly strong.
- Je suis extrêmement fort(e).I am extremely strong.
- Je suis fort physiquement.I am physically strong.
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Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are talking about a difficult fitness challenge.
- EmmaC'est un exercice très difficile, Nathan.This is a very difficult exercise, Nathan.
- NathanOui, mais je suis fort.Yes, but I am strong.
- EmmaTu peux réussir ce défi alors.You can succeed in this challenge then.
- NathanJe vais essayer mon maximum.I will try my best.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
