Impériale (en. Imperial)

/ɛ̃.pe.ʁj.al/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Concerning an empire.
Imperial architecture reflects the power of the state.
L'architecture impériale reflète la puissance de l'État.
Large or of great importance.
This plant has imperial flowers that attract all eyes.
Cette plante a des fleurs impériales qui attirent tous les regards.
Related to the style or luxury associated with royalty.
The palace is of an imperial and majestic style.
Le palais est d'un style impérial et majestueux.

Etymology

From Latin 'imperialis', from 'imperium' meaning empire.

Common Phrases and Expressions

imperial hat
A large decorated hat, often worn on formal occasions.
chapeau impérial
to leap from the imperial
To act in a bold or risky way.
sauter de l'impérial
imperial head
An expression to refer to a person of high rank.
tête impériale

Related Words

empire
A state or extended political community, often dominated by a single sovereign.
empire
sovereignty
The supreme power of an authority, often associated with an empire.
souveraineté
majestic
Having an imposing or grand appearance.
majestic

Slang Meanings

Huge or exceptional.
This cake is imperial, I want more!
Ce gâteau est impérial, j'en veux encore!
Commanding respect or admiration.
His style is truly imperial, everyone is looking at him.
Son style est vraiment impérial, tout le monde le regarde.