solidifier

Senses

1. 1.

   to solidify

   to make or become solid or firm

2. 2.

   to strengthen

   to reinforce or make more robust (often figurative, of relationships, positions, etc.)

3. 3.

   to set

   to allow (a substance) to harden or congeal

Examples

• "Le béton se solidifie rapidement dans cette chaleur."

  The concrete solidifies quickly in this heat.

• "Cette expérience a solidifié notre amitié."

  This experience strengthened our friendship.

• "Laissez le produit se solidifier avant de le manipuler."

  Let the product set before handling it.

Usage

Solidifier is a regular -er verb commonly used in both literal contexts (materials hardening) and figurative ones (strengthening bonds, relationships, political positions). It can be used reflexively (se solidifier, "to solidify/harden") or transitively (solidifier quelque chose, "to solidify something").