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    Dominique (en. Dominic)

    /dɔ.mi.nik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Male first name of Christian origin, often associated with religious individuals.
    Dominique is my grandfather's name.
    Dominique est le nom de mon grand-père.
    Refers to a person having characteristics related to Saint Dominic.
    This school was founded by Dominicans.
    Cette école a été fondée par des dominicains.
    In some contexts, refers to a dominating character or personality.
    He has a dominant temperament; he always wants to control the situation.
    Il a un tempérament dominique, il veut toujours contrôler la situation.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'Dominicus', which means 'belonging to the Lord'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a dominant character
    Describes a person with an authoritative character.
    avoir un caractère dominique
    dominique as a first name
    Used to designate a person named Dominique.
    dominique comme prénom
    the Dominicans
    Refers to the members of the Order of St. Dominic.
    les Dominicains

    Related Words

    dominate
    To have control or authority over something.
    dominer
    domination
    The action of dominating or controlling.
    domination
    dominance
    The state of being in a dominant position.
    dominance

    Slang Meanings

    Terms used to describe a person who tends to dominate others.
    He is often called 'Dominique' when he tries to impose his ideas.
    Il est souvent appelé 'Dominique' quand il essaie d'imposer ses idées.