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    Impérieuse (en. Imperious)

    ɛ̃.pe.ʁjœz

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which expresses an urgent necessity.
    She had an imperative request to make to her boss.
    Elle avait une demande impérieuse à faire à son patron.
    Which is authoritarian and demanding.
    His imperative attitude did not make him very likable.
    Son attitude impérieuse ne la rendait pas très sympathique.
    Referring to a strong and irresistible inclination.
    He felt an imperative attraction to this new adventure.
    Il ressentait une attirance impérieuse pour cette nouvelle aventure.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imperiosus', derived from 'imperium', meaning 'power', 'command'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an imperative decision
    A decision that cannot be delayed.
    une décision impérieuse
    an imperative voice
    A voice that imposes authority or pressure.
    une voix impérieuse
    an imperative request
    A request that must be fulfilled immediately.
    une demande impérieuse

    Related Words

    imperium
    Supreme power or authority.
    impérium
    imperial
    Related to an empire or an emperor.
    impérial
    imperative
    Which imposes an obligation, synonymous with imperative.
    impératif

    Slang Meanings

    Forced demand.
    He expressed an imperative demand during the interview.
    Il a exprimé une exigence impérieuse lors de l'entretien.
    Strict control.
    His way of leading is often perceived as imperative.
    Sa façon de diriger est souvent perçue comme impérieuse.