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    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.