Imposa (en. Imposed)

[ɛ̃pɔza]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to someone who exerts strong dominance or influence.

His imposing character earns him respect in his environment.

Son caractère imposa fait qu'il est respecté dans son milieu.

That captures attention, that has a visual impact.

This outfit has an imposing style that doesn't go unnoticed.

Cette tenue a un style imposa qui ne passe pas inaperçu.

From the verb 'imposer', derived from the Latin 'imponere'.

impose one's law

To enforce one's will or rules upon others.

imposer sa loi

impose rules

To establish guidelines or standards that others must follow.

imposer des règles

imposition

The act of imposing, often within a legal or institutional framework.

imposition

imposed

That has been compelled or ordered.

imposé

To assert dominance in a social situation.

He is always there to impose his view of things.

Il est toujours là pour imposer sa vision des choses.

To demonstrate authority in a discussion.

She is not afraid to impose her opinion, even against the general consensus.

Elle ne craint pas d'imposa son opinion, même contre l'avis général.