Domine (en. Dominated)

/dɔ.min/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To have control or mastery over something.
She dominates the situation confidently.
Elle domine la situation avec assurance.
To be the most powerful in a field.
The business leader dominates the market.
Le chef d'entreprise domine le marché.
To surpass someone or something.
He dominates all the students in mathematics.
Il domine tous les élèves en mathématiques.

Etymology

From Latin 'dominare', meaning to reign or exert power.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to dominate the conversation
To be the one who speaks the most in a discussion.
dominer la conversation
to dominate the game
To have a clear advantage in a competition.
dominer le jeu
to dominate the market
To be the leader in a particular industry.
dominer le marché

Related Words

domination
Power or control exercised over something.
domination
dominant
Who exerts preeminence or increased control.
dominant
dominated
Who is under the influence or control of another.
dominé

Slang Meanings

To have the upper hand in a difficult situation.
He dominated the discussion with his strong arguments.
Il a dominé la discussion avec ses arguments solides.
To be the best in a particular field.
In dancing, she clearly dominates her competitors.
Dans la danse, elle domine clairement ses concurrentes.