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    Conquérant (en. Conqueror)

    /kɔ̃.ke.ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to someone who succeeds in conquering territories or hearts.
    The army was conquering during this battle.
    L'armée était conquéante lors de cette bataille.
    To have an attitude or a way of acting that aims to dominate or influence.
    His conquering speech managed to persuade many listeners.
    Son discours conquérant a su convaincre de nombreux auditeurs.
    Related to a conquest, in the figurative sense as in the field of commerce or ideas.
    This company adopts a conquering strategy in the international market.
    Cette entreprise adopte une stratégie conquéante sur le marché international.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to conquer', from the Latin 'conquirere', which means 'to seek together, to gather'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    conquering spirit
    Attitude of someone who is determined to succeed.
    esprit conquérant
    conquering victory
    Victory obtained with strength and determination.
    victoire conquérante
    on the conquering side
    To be present or to support in a determined manner.
    au côté conquérant

    Related Words

    conquest
    Action of conquering, acquisition of territory or knowledge.
    conquête
    conqueror
    One who conquers, who acts with boldness and determination.
    conquérant
    to conquer
    To obtain through effort or force, to acquire a territory or a heart.
    conquérir

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who easily succeeds in charming or winning people over.
    He is a true conqueror on dating sites.
    C'est un vrai conquérant sur les sites de rencontre.
    An individual who constantly seeks to dominate others in a group.
    He always plays the conqueror in our board games.
    Il joue toujours le conquérrant dans nos jeux de société.