Dominaient (en. Dominated)
/dɔ.mi.nɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To have control, authority or power over something or someone.
The country’s military strategies dominated the region.
Les stratégies militaires du pays dominaient la région.
To be prevalent or predominant in a field.
The winners of the competition dominated the rankings.
Les vainqueurs de la compétition dominaient le classement.
To strongly influence behavior or thought.
Cultural traditions dominated individuals' choices.
Les traditions culturelles dominaient les choix des individus.
Etymology
From Latin 'dominari', meaning 'to reign' or 'to have power'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to dominate the debate
To have control or authority in a discussion.
dominer le débat
to dominate a market
To have the dominant position in an industry or economy.
dominer un marché
to dominate one's subject
To be an expert or have extensive knowledge on a subject.
dominer son sujet
Related Words
domination
Act of controlling or exerting power over something.
domination
dominant
Who has more strength, power, or authority compared to others.
dominant
dominator
Person or thing that controls or exerts domination.
dominateur
Slang Meanings
To be at the top of one's game.
In this match, she really dominated.
Dans ce match, elle a vraiment dominé.
To have the upper hand in a situation.
In this game, those tactics always dominate.
À ce jeu, ces tactiques dominent toujours.