Dominant (en. Dominant)

/dɔ.minɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to an individual who exerts influence or control over others.

In a society, the dominant group imposes its rules.

Dans une société, le groupe dominant impose ses règles.

Refers to a characteristic or trait that predominates over others.

This mode of reproduction is dominant in this species.

Ce mode de reproduction est dominant dans cette espèce.

Refers to a force or element that prevails in a specific context.

The dominant economy of the region relies on agriculture.

L'économie dominante de la région repose sur l'agriculture.

From the Latin 'dominantem', present participle of 'dominare' which means 'to dominate'.

dominant power

Ability to influence or control.

pouvoir dominant

dominant role

Position of leadership or authority in a group.

rôle dominant

dominant character

Main traits that define an individual or a group.

caractère dominant

domination

Control or power exercised over others.

domination

dominator

A person who imposes their authority.

dominateur

dominate

Verb that means to exercise control.

dominate

Someone who always gets heard or respected.

This guy is really dominant; he never lets others talk.

Ce gars est vraiment dominant, il ne laisse jamais les autres parler.

A natural leader in a group.

In our team, she is the dominant one; everyone follows her ideas.

Dans notre équipe, elle est la dominante, tout le monde suit ses idées.