forte1
/
ˈfɔːteɪ,
ˈfɔːti,
fɔːt/
n.
- a thing at which someone excels:
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small talk was not his forte.
- Fencing the part of a sword blade from the hilt to the middle. Compare with foible.
Etymology
C17 (orig. as fort): from Fr. fort (masc.), forte (fem.) ‘strong’.
forte2
/
ˈfɔːteɪ/
adv.
&
adj.
Music loud or loudly.
Etymology
Ital., lit. ‘strong, loud’.
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