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    Impérieux (en. Imperious)

    [ɛ̃.pe.ʁjø]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That expresses an imperative requirement.
    His tone was imperious when he gave his orders.
    Son ton était impérieux lorsque il a donné ses ordres.
    That has an authoritarian, dominating character.
    She has an imperious demeanor that commands respect.
    Elle a un comportement impérieux qui lui attire le respect.
    Describes an urgent and imperative request.
    He expressed an urgent need for change.
    Il a exprimé un besoin impérieux de changement.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imperiosus', meaning 'related to power' or 'authoritarian'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    your imperious tone
    A tone that imposes authority.
    ton impérieux
    pressing need
    A need that cannot be delayed.
    besoin impérieux
    imperious order
    An order that must be executed immediately.
    ordre impérieux

    Related Words

    imperial
    Relating to an empire or possessing the majesty of an empire.
    impérial
    imperative
    Expressing an obligation or necessity.
    impératif

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is always above others.
    That boss is so imperious that he allows no room for error.
    Ce chef est tellement impérieux qu'il ne laisse aucune place à l'erreur.
    A person with a difficult and demanding character.
    Her way of acting is truly imperious; she does not tolerate mediocrity.
    Sa façon d'agir est vraiment impérieuse; elle ne tolère pas la médiocrité.