Conquis (en. Conquered)

/kɔ̃.ki/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

That which has been subjected, defeated; belonging to the one who has conquered.

The conquered territory was integrated into the empire.

Le territoire conquis a été intégré à l'empire.

Said of a person who has succeeded in charming someone.

He was conquered by her irresistible charm.

Il était conquis par son charme irrésistible.

From the verb 'conquérir', from the Latin 'conquaerere' meaning 'to seek to obtain'.

to be conquered

To be charmed by something or someone.

être conquis

conquered by

To be attracted or enchanted by.

conquis par

conquered territory

Geographical area taken by force.

territoire conquis

conquer

To defeat an opponent, to appropriate something.

conquérir

conquest

Action of conquering, result of what has been conquered.

conquête

To be totally charmed.

Since he met her, he is completely conquered.

Depuis qu'il l'a rencontrée, il est complètement conquis.

To be impressed.

The show was so incredible that everyone was conquered.

Ce spectacle était tellement incroyable que tout le monde était conquis.