Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Conquérir (en. Conquer)

    /kɔ̃.ke.ʁiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To obtain something by force or persuasion.
    He won the heart of this woman with his gentleness.
    Il a conquis le cœur de cette femme avec sa douceur.
    To win territories or populations by arms.
    Julius Caesar conquered a large part of Gaul.
    Jules César a conquis une grande partie de la Gaule.
    To seize something.
    The king conquered new territories.
    Le roi a conquis de nouveaux territoires.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'conquĭrĕ', meaning 'to take with'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to conquer markets
    To establish oneself in a commercial or economic sector.
    conquérir des marchés
    to achieve victory
    To achieve success in a conflict or competition.
    conquérir la victoire
    to win hearts
    To win someone's affection or esteem.
    conquérir des cœurs

    Related Words

    conquest
    Action of conquering, usually used to refer to the taking of territories.
    conquête
    conqueror
    A person who conquers or is in the process of conquering.
    conquérant
    conquered
    Someone who has been conquered, or who has been won by a conqueror.
    conquis

    Slang Meanings

    To charm someone.
    He managed to win over with his humor.
    Il a réussi à conquérir avec son humour.
    To flirt or seduce.
    Young people spend their time charming on social media.
    Les jeunes passent leur temps à conquérir sur les réseaux sociaux.