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    L'ascendant (en. The ascendant)

    /lasɑ̃dɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Astrological position at the time of birth that influences personality.
    His ascendant in Leo gives him great self-confidence.
    Son ascendant en lion lui donne une grande confiance en soi.
    Ancestry or family origin.
    He is proud of his noble ascendant.
    Il est fier de son ascendant noble.
    Influence or power over someone.
    She has the ascendant over her colleagues due to her experience.
    Elle a l'ascendant sur ses collègues grâce à son expérience.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'ascendens', which means 'to rise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have an ascendant over someone
    To have influence or control over that person.
    avoir un ascendant sur quelqu'un
    to be under someone's ascendant
    To be dominated or influenced by that person.
    être sous l'ascendant de quelqu'un
    to have the upper hand
    To have control or authority in a situation.
    avoir la main haute

    Related Words

    ascendance
    An individual's origin or lineage.
    ascendance
    dominance
    Power or control exercised over something or someone.
    dominance
    influence
    The ability to have an effect on the behavior or decisions of others.
    influence

    Slang Meanings

    To be in favor
    He is really in favor right now, all doors are opening for him.
    Il a vraiment la cote en ce moment, toutes les portes s'ouvrent pour lui.
    To be at the top
    Since he was promoted, he is at the top in the company.
    Depuis qu'il a été promu, il est au sommet dans l'entreprise.