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    Conquête (en. Conquest)

    kɔ̃.kɛt

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Acquisition of a territory by a country through military means.
    The conquest of new lands is often associated with wars.
    La conquête de nouvelles terres est souvent associée à des guerres.
    Success of a person in romantic attraction.
    His romantic conquest made everyone talk.
    Sa conquête amoureuse a fait parler tout le monde.
    A set of achievements or gains made through effort.
    This artistic conquest changed her career.
    Cette conquête artistique a changé sa carrière.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'conquisita', past participle of 'conquírere', meaning 'to recover, to seize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    self-conquest
    The process by which a person learns to better know and accept themselves.
    conquête de soi
    conquest of hearts
    The act of seducing people.
    conquête des cœurs
    to make a conquest
    To attempt to seduce someone.
    faire la conquête

    Related Words

    conquer
    To obtain by force or persuasion.
    conquerir
    acquire
    To obtain something through effort.
    acquérir
    seduction
    The action of attracting or seducing someone.
    séduction

    Slang Meanings

    The act of seducing informally.
    He made his conquest this weekend.
    Il a fait sa conquête ce week-end.
    Quick romantic success.
    His conquest was easy; she immediately said yes.
    Sa conquête était facile, elle a tout de suite dit oui.