Conquérants (en. Conquerors)

/kɔ̃.kɛ.ʁɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An individual or group that achieves a conquest.
The conquerors of antiquity often changed the course of history.
Les conquérants de l'Antiquité ont souvent modifié le cours de l'histoire.
One who imposes themselves by force.
Conquerors seize territories without hesitation.
Les conquérants s'emparent des territoires sans hésitation.

Etymology

The word 'conqueror' comes from the verb 'to conquer', which itself originates from the Latin 'conquĕrĕre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conqueror of a heart
A person who succeeds in charming or winning someone's affection.
conquérant d'un cœur
conquering spirit
The attitude of someone who desires to conquer, succeed, or dominate.
esprit conquérant

Related Words

conquest
The act of conquering something or someone.
conquête
to conquer
To obtain by force or persuasion.
conquérir
domination
Power exercised over others.
domination

Slang Meanings

A counter conqueror
He thinks he's so important, a real counter conqueror.
Il se croit si important, un vrai conquérant de comptoir.
A heart conqueror
He is known to be a heart conqueror among the girls.
Il est connu pour être un conquérant des cœurs parmi les filles.