forcer

/fɔʁse/forcer
1.
verbInf1stPres

to compel

to force (someone to do something)

Ses parents ne vont pas le forcer à choisir une école.

His parents are not going to force him to choose a school.

Synonyms:contraindre, obliger
2.
verbInf1stPres

to force open

to break into (by forcing a door, lock, etc.)

Il a dû forcer la serrure pour entrer chez lui.

He had to force the lock to get into his house.

Synonyms:fracturer, ouvrir en forçant
3.
verbInf1stPres

to overdo it

to be excessive

to overexert / strain (physically or figuratively)

Arrête de forcer, ce n'est pas drôle.

Stop overdoing it, it's not funny.

Synonyms:exagérer, abuser, surmener
forcer - French Definition & Examples