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    Dominer (en. Dominate)

    /dɔ.mi.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To exert authority or control over.
    He dominates the market with his innovative products.
    Il domine le marché avec ses produits innovants.
    To be stronger than something or someone.
    The mountain dominates the surrounding landscape.
    La montagne domine le paysage environnant.
    To be the best or the most influential in a field.
    This team has dominated the championship for several years.
    Cette équipe domine le championnat depuis plusieurs années.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'dominare', which means 'to reign' or 'to hold power'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dominate the situation
    To control or manage a difficult or complex situation.
    dominer la situation
    dominate the debates
    To have precedence or authority in discussions.
    dominer les débats
    dominate the market
    To be the leader in an economic sector.
    dominer le marché

    Related Words

    domination
    The state of one who dominates.
    domination
    dominant
    One who has power or authority.
    dominant
    dominable
    One who can be dominated.
    dominable

    Slang Meanings

    To be at the top in a competition.
    This football team is really dominating this season, leaving no chance for the others.
    Cette équipe de foot est vraiment en train de dominer cette saison, elle ne laisse aucune chance aux autres.
    To have control in a discussion.
    She won't stop dominating the conversation, it's tiring.
    Elle n'arrête pas de dominer la conversation, c'est fatigant.