L'emportait (en. Won)
/lɑ̃.pɔʁ.tɛ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
The action of prevailing over something or someone, to win.
In this competition, he always prevailed thanks to his determination.
Dans cette compétition, il l'emportait toujours grâce à sa détermination.
To overcome an obstacle or opponent.
She was able to prevail over her doubts and fears.
Elle était capable de l'emporter sur ses doutes et ses peurs.
To have more weight or influence.
This factor prevailed over all other selection criteria.
Ce facteur l'emportait sur tous les autres critères de sélection.
Etymology
From the verb 'emporter', composed of the prefix 'en-' and the verb 'porter'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to prevail over
To have an advantage or superiority over someone or something.
l'emporter sur
prevailed against
Reference to a victory or success against an opponent.
l'emportait face à
to take the piece
To win in a competitive situation.
emporter le morceau
Related Words
emporter
To take something with you when leaving.
emporter
porter
To support or hold something up.
porter
Slang Meanings
To prevail with style
He knew how to prevail with style during his speech.
Il a su l'emporter avec classe lors de son discours.
To take the steak
It's clear, he took the steak in this discussion.
C'est clair, il a emporté le steak dans cette discussion.