L'empire (en. The empire)

/lɑ̃.piʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A vast territory controlled by a central authority.

The Roman Empire dominated a large part of Europe.

L'empire romain a dominé une grande partie de l'Europe.

A political system where a sovereign exercises authority over several nations or peoples.

The British colonial empire had colonies around the world.

L'empire colonial britannique avait des colonies à travers le monde.

Influence or control exerted over minds or behaviors.

This media empire shapes public opinion.

Cet empire médiatique façonne l'opinion publique.

From the Latin 'imperium', meaning authority, power.

the empire of evil

Expression referring to a power considered oppressive, often used in a political context.

l'empire du mal

to unite under one empire

To group different territories or groups under a single authority.

réunir sous un même empire

the empire of knowledge

Reference to an organization or field where knowledge and expertise prevail.

l'empire du savoir

emperor

Sovereign of an empire.

empereur

imperialism

Policy by which a state extends its domination over other countries.

imperialisme

dominance

State of prevailing power or control over another entity.

dominance

Used to refer to something oversized or grandiose.

This project is a true empire, impossible to manage.

Ce projet est un vrai empire, impossible à gérer.

Reference to an excessive influence or power.

He built himself an empire in the business world.

Il s'est construit un empire dans le monde des affaires.