Dominée (en. Dominated)
[dɔ.mi.ne]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is under the control or authority of someone or something.
She felt dominated by her boss.
Elle se sentait dominée par son patron.
Who is mastered or subdued.
In this relationship, he is clearly dominated.
Dans cette relation, il est clairement dominé.
Who is strongly influenced by an aspect or an external factor.
Her life was dominated by financial concerns.
Sa vie était dominée par des préoccupations financières.
Etymology
From the verb 'dominer', derived from the Latin 'dominari' meaning 'to have power'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be dominated by one's emotions
To be subjected to one's own feelings without being able to control them.
être dominé par ses émotions
to feel dominated
To experience a feeling of loss of power or control.
se sentir dominé
to act under control
To act while being influenced by an external power.
agir sous contrôle
Related Words
dominant
Who has power or authority over others.
dominant
domination
State of control or authority over something or someone.
domination
to dominate
To exert power or influence over.
dominer
Slang Meanings
To be completely under someone's authority.
He is really dominated by his girlfriend.
Il est vraiment dominé par sa copine.
To be controlled by one's fears or anxieties.
She is so dominated by her fears that she doesn't dare to go out.
Elle est tellement dominée par ses craintes qu'elle n'ose pas sortir.