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    Imposante (en. Imposing)

    /ɛ̃.pɔ.zɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which evokes respect or admiration due to its size or appearance.
    The building is really imposing with its large columns.
    Le bâtiment est vraiment imposant avec ses grandes colonnes.
    Which has a strong and remarkable presence.
    She has an imposing personality that attracts attention.
    Elle a une personnalité imposante qui attire l'attention.
    Refers to something that has a majestic or grandiose aspect.
    The landscape is imposing, with mountains rising in the distance.
    Le paysage est imposant, avec des montagnes qui se dressent au loin.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'imposer' with the suffix '-ant', indicating a quality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an imposing presence
    A presence that attracts attention and respect.
    une présence imposante
    imposing beauty
    A beauty that is large and striking.
    imposante beauté

    Related Words

    impose
    To subject someone or something to something.
    imposer
    imposition
    The action of imposing, often in a context of tax or authority.
    imposition
    imposing
    Qualifies something that is large and respectable.
    imposant

    Slang Meanings

    Giant
    This guy is a giant, he is really imposing.
    Ce gars est un géant, il est vraiment imposant.
    Tank
    Look at that tank, it is as imposing as it looks.
    Regarde ce tank, il est aussi imposant qu'il en a l'air.