Meaning of the word forte in English

What does forte mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

forte

US /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/

UK /ˈfɔː.teɪ/

a thing at which someone excels

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Cooking is not my forte.

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Public speaking is his forte.

Synonym:

strength talent specialty aptitude gift

(especially as a direction in music) loud or loudly

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The orchestra played the passage forte.

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The composer marked the section forte to emphasize the drama.

Synonym:

loud loudly powerfully

(especially of a passage in music) loud

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The piece ended with a forte chord.

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He played the forte section with great intensity.

Synonym:

loud powerful strong

Related Word:

fort hold the fort