L’empereur (en. The emperor)

/lɑ̃pʁœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Sovereign who rules an empire.

The Roman emperor Julius Caesar marked history.

L’empereur romain Jules César a marqué l'histoire.

Title given to heads of state in certain countries.

The emperor of Japan is a symbol of national unity.

L’empereur du Japon est un symbole de l'unité nationale.

Person with supreme power over several nations.

Napoleon Bonaparte was crowned emperor in 1804.

Napoléon Bonaparte a été couronné empereur en 1804.

Comes from the Latin 'imperator', which means 'commander' or 'general'.

the emperor said

expression used to indicate that something has been officially declared by an authority.

l’empereur a dit

the emperor is naked

expression that means the truth is revealed, even if it is difficult to admit.

l’empereur est nu

empire

A vast territory under the same regime, often ruled by an emperor.

empire

imperial

Pertaining to an empire or an emperor.

impérial

A term used to refer to someone who wields unchecked power.

This guy thinks he is the emperor in his office.

Ce type se prend pour l’empereur dans son bureau.