in force

en vigueur

Se dit d’une loi, d’une règle ou d’un accord actuellement applicable et à respecter.

En anglais simple : If a law, rule, or agreement is this, people must currently follow it.

• The ban is still in force.
• These rules were in force last year.
• The agreement will remain in force until June.

Synonymes : in effect, operative, valid

Contraires : invalid

Expressions courantes : be in force, remain in force, still in force

en force, en nombre

Avec beaucoup de personnes réunies, notamment des policiers ou des soldats capables de maîtriser une situation.

En anglais simple : With many people present together, especially police or soldiers who can control a situation.

• The police arrived in force.
• Soldiers returned in force to secure the border.
• Officers were out in force during the protest.

Synonymes : in large numbers, en masse

Expressions courantes : arrive in force, appear in force, return in force

en force, avec de gros moyens

Avec une quantité impressionnante de matériel, de personnel ou d’autres ressources.

En anglais simple : With a large, impressive amount of equipment, staff, or other resources.

• The company exhibited in force.
• They presented in force, bringing their best equipment and specialists.
• The brand participated in force with a huge stand and dozens of products.

Synonymes : on a large scale

Expressions courantes : exhibit in force, participate in force, present in force