Impériaux (en. Imperial)

/ɛ̃.pe.ʁjɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Relating to an empire.
Imperial conquests changed the geopolitical landscape.
Les conquêtes impériaux ont changé le paysage géopolitique.
Having a majestic or grandiose character.
The palace had imperial decorations.
Le palais avait des décorations impériaux.
Representing supreme authority.
The head of state was received with imperial honors.
Le chef d'état a été reçu avec des honneurs impériaux.

Etymology

From Latin 'imperialis', from 'imperium', meaning empire or supreme authority.

Common Phrases and Expressions

imperial gesture
An act that denotes grandeur or authority.
geste impérial
imperial ambition
The aspiration to establish or maintain an empire.
ambition impériale
imperial style
A style that evokes grandeur or imperial authority.
style impérial

Related Words

empire
The set of territories and peoples subjected to a central authority.
empire
sovereign
Who holds supreme authority in a state.
souverain
dominant
Who exerts influence or power over something.
dominant

Slang Meanings

Referring to an authoritarian or haughty attitude.
He speaks with an imperial assurance, as if he were the king.
Il parle avec une assurance impériale, comme s'il était le roi.
Used to describe something very large or extravagant.
That car is simply imperial; it attracts all the attention.
Cette voiture est tout simplement impériale, elle attire tous les regards.