forte

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forte1 /ˈfɔːteɪ, ˈfɔːti, fɔːt/

▶noun

• 1 a thing at which someone excels: small talk was not his forte.

• 2 Fencing the part of a sword blade from the hilt to the middle. Compare with foible.

– origin C17 (orig. as fort): from Fr. fort (masc.), forte (fem.) ‘strong’.

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forte2 /ˈfɔːteɪ/

▶adverb & adjective Music loud or loudly.

– origin Ital., lit. ‘strong, loud’.