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    Conquêtes (en. Conquests)

    kɔ̃kɛt

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of obtaining something through visible effort, often military.
    Caesar’s conquests changed the course of history.
    Les conquêtes de César ont changé le cours de l'histoire.
    Acquisition of territory by a people or state.
    The Napoleonic conquests expanded the French Empire.
    Les conquêtes napoléoniennes ont étendu l'Empire français.
    Success or achievement in a particular field.
    His academic conquests are impressive.
    Ses conquêtes académiques sont impressionnantes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'con quaesitus', meaning 'to seek together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    conquest of love
    The act of winning someone's affection.
    conquête de l'amour
    conquest of new markets
    Acquisition of new customer segments.
    conquête de nouveaux marchés
    space conquest
    Exploration or expansion into space.
    conquête spatiale

    Related Words

    conqueror
    A person who conquers.
    conquérant
    conqueress
    A woman who conquers.
    conquérante
    to conquer
    To obtain something through effort.
    conquérir

    Slang Meanings

    To be successful in romantic relationships.
    He’s really in conquest mode tonight.
    Il est vraiment en mode conquêtes ce soir.
    To make oneself talked about through one's actions.
    She’s making conquests on social media.
    Elle fait des conquêtes sur les réseaux sociaux.