Impériales (en. Imperial)

/ɛ̃.pe.ʁj.al/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Belonging to an empire.
The imperial conquests changed the map of the world.
Les conquêtes impériales ont changé la carte du monde.
Evoking majesty or grandeur.
The decor of the room is in an imperial style.
Le décor de la salle est d'un style impérial.
Relating to activities or policies of expansion.
Imperial ambitions can lead to conflicts.
Les ambitions impériales peuvent entraîner des conflits.

Etymology

From Latin 'imperialis', which means relating to the empire.

Common Phrases and Expressions

imperial truths
Undisputable and fundamentally accepted truths.
vérités impériales
imperial ambitions
Desires for expansion or domination.
ambitions impériales

Related Words

empire
Large territory dominated by a sovereign or government.
empire
imperialism
Policy of expansion of an empire over other territories.
impérialisme
sovereignty
Supreme authority of a state over its territory.
souveraineté

Slang Meanings

A term used in the context of conquests.
Her attitude was very imperial during the meeting.
Son attitude était très impériale lors de la réunion.
Used to refer to a certain ostentation.
She is always dressed in an imperial manner.
Elle est toujours habillée d'une manière impériale.