This is the 465th most frequent French word.
forte
The French word "forte" means "strong" or "strength" in English.
The word 'forte' is used here to describe someone's strength or skill in a particular subject.
Elle est très forte en mathématiques.
She is very strong in mathematics.
In this sentence, 'forte' is used to describe an intense or overpowering quality, in this case, a smell.
Une odeur forte émanait de la cuisine.
A strong smell emanated from the kitchen.
Here, 'forte' is applied to indicate physical robustness or durability, referring to the stability of the construction.