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232 months ago

Barbara R. Cochran (a guest user) asked this question:

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232 months ago

   wrote:

armed with - or - loaded with

My comment:

'fort de' means that someone has made himself strong by bringing a truckload of arguments, or proof, or published books, like the editor who wants to make a point and impress.

232 months ago

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Binding by

232 months ago

   wrote:

backed (up) by

My comment:

suggesting confidence via the support of

232 months ago

   wrote:

Withe the strong support of

232 months ago

Gina W   wrote:

With the help of

My comment:

"fort de" usually means:
With the support of
relying / depending on

but I think that "With the help of" might be the best way to word it in this context.

HTH.:)

My references:

Harper Collins Robert French Unabridged Dictionary (Seventh Edition)

Termium

ProZ.com

Comments by other colleagues on this answer:

232 months ago

Isabel Ruivo   wrote:

I think you're right :)

232 months ago

Jennifer White   wrote:

agree

232 months ago

Jennifer White   wrote:

agree

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232 months ago

Isabel Ruivo   wrote:

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My comment:

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