Napoléon (en. Napoleon)

/napoleɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

French Emperor who reigned from 1804 to 1814 and in 1815.

Napoleon is known for his reforms and conquests.

Napoléon est connu pour ses réformes et ses conquêtes.

A person with an ambitious and tyrannical character.

This woman is a true Napoleon in her company.

Cette femme est un véritable napoléon dans son entreprise.

The name comes from the Italian 'Napoleone', derived from 'Napoli' (Naples).

Napoleon of short stature

An expression used to describe an ambitious person of small stature.

napoléon à la petite taille

Consulate

Governance of France under Napoleon before the Empire.

consulat

Empire

Regime established by Napoleon at his peak.

empire

Battle

Military conflicts led by Napoleon.

bataille

An authoritarian leader.

This man is a true Napoleon, he leaves no room for opposition.

Cet homme est un véritable napoléon, il ne laisse aucune place à l'opposition.

A manipulative person.

She is temperamental, a real Napoleon when it comes to organizing things.

Elle est capricieuse, un vrai napoléon quand il s'agit d'organiser les choses.