Conquise (en. Conquered)

/kɔ̃.kiz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Describes a territory that has been conquered.
The region was conquered by the Romans.
La région a été conquise par les Romains.
Describes a person who has been charmed or captivated.
She is captivated by his smile.
Elle est conquise par son sourire.

Etymology

From the verb 'to conquer', deriving from the Latin 'conquirere', meaning 'to seek to obtain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be conquered
To be charmed or captivated by someone.
être conquise
conquered territory
A territory taken by force or war.
territoire conquis
conquered heart
To have fallen in love with someone.
cœur conquis

Related Words

to conquer
To obtain something by force.
conquérir
conquest
The act of conquering.
conquête
conqueror
One who conquers.
conquérant

Slang Meanings

To be under someone's charm.
She is totally captivated by him.
Elle est totalement conquise par lui.
To fall in love quickly.
He conquered her in the blink of an eye.
Il l'a conquise en un clin d'œil.