Empires (en. Empires)

/ɛ̃.pɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A set of territories subject to a central authority, often under a monarchical regime.

The Roman Empire dominated a large part of Europe.

L'Empire romain a dominé une grande partie de l'Europe.

An organization or political structure that controls several countries or regions.

The British Empire was the largest empire in history.

L'Empire britannique était le plus vaste empire de l'histoire.

A historical period characterized by the dominance of an empire.

We study the era of colonial empires.

Nous étudions l'époque des empires coloniaux.

From Latin 'imperium', which means 'command', 'power'.

Empire of Evil

Used to refer to a hostile power.

Empire du Mal

Empire of the senses

Connotation of great sensuality or a profusion of sensations.

Empire des sens

Among great empires

Said in a context of political or military competition.

Entre de grandes empires

emperor

Sovereign of an empire.

empereur

imperial

Relating to an empire.

imperial

colonization

Process by which one country occupies another country for exploitation.

colonisation

It's an empire

When something is well organized or dominant.

Quand quelque chose est bien organisé ou dominant.

Build an empire

Alluding to the creation of a successful business or organization.

Faire allusion à la création d'une entreprise ou d'une organisation prospère.