L’empire (en. The empire)

/lɛ̃.piʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A territorial and/or political entity dominated by a sovereign.

The Roman Empire was known for its vast geographical extent.

L'empire romain était connu pour sa vaste étendue géographique.

An organization or business with great influence or power.

The media empire of this group dominated the news.

L'empire médiatique de ce groupe a dominé les nouvelles.

The domain of a king or queen, often considerably extensive.

The empire of Alexander the Great extended from Greece to India.

L'empire d'Alexandre le Grand s'étendait de la Grécie jusqu'à l'Inde.

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

the empire of evil

Expression designating a power regarded as oppressive or malevolent.

l'empire du mal

to bring down an empire

To destroy or overthrow a large organization or power.

faire tomber un empire

emperor

Sovereign of an empire.

empereur

imperial

Relating to an empire or its authority.

impérial

imperium

Authority or sovereign power.

impérium

A great power or influence in a specific field.

He built his empire in the technology world.

Il a construit son empire dans le monde de la technologie.

A complex network of business or contacts.

His fortune and empire in fashion are unparalleled.

Sa fortune et son empire dans la mode sont inégalés.